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Pituitary gland
Similar term(s): pituitary, hypophysis.
The hypophysis or pituitary gland is the master gland of the body. Compared with other endocrine glands, it produces the largest number of hormones, including some that control the other endocrine glands of the body.
Source: EM-com EM-com endocrine disruptors Glossary
See illustration in question 1.1 of GreenFacts endocrine disruptor study or on the EM-com website, Link to EM-com endocrine illustration
Endocrine system
GreenFacts Digest on Endocrine Disruptors:
Español: HipófisisFrançais: Hypophyse
