The _____ gland has sometimes been called the "master gland" because it controls the functioning of the rest of the endocrine system.
A)pituitary
B)esophageal
C)apocrine
D)parotid

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The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, produces and secretes hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands in the body, such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. Therefore, it has been called the "master gland" because it plays a crucial role in regulating the body's overall hormonal balance. The other choices listed (esophageal, apocrine, parotid) are not endocrine glands and do not have a role in regulating the endocrine system.

The _____ Gland Has Sometimes Been Called the "Master Gland