The pituitary gland

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The pituitary gland

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The pituitary gland is often called the "master gland" because it secretes hormones that regulate the function of other endocrine glands. It is connected to the hypothalamus, which is part of the nervous system. The hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary gland to release hormones, thus serving as an interface between the endocrine and nervous systems.

B) is incorrect because the parathyroid gland primarily regulates blood calcium levels.
C) is incorrect because the pineal gland, not the pituitary gland, regulates biological rhythms.
D) is incorrect because the pancreas, not the pituitary gland, regulates blood sugar levels.
E) is incorrect because the thymus gland, not the pituitary gland, releases thymosin.

The Pituitary Gland