The ________ influences blood pressure, thirst, milk production, sexual behavior, and body growth.

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The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it produces and secretes hormones that regulate numerous bodily functions such as blood pressure, thirst, milk production, sexual behavior, and body growth. The other answer choices, such as the pancreas, thyroid gland, and pineal gland, play important roles in regulating other bodily functions but do not have as much influence on the functions listed in the question.

The ________ Influences Blood Pressure, Thirst, Milk Production, Sexual Behavior