Hypophysis is an alternative name for - Vidyadip

MCQ

Hypophysis is an alternative name for

A
Thyroid gland
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Pituitary gland
C
Thymus gland
D
Pineal gland

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Answer

Correct option: B.

Pituitary gland

b
(b)Pituitary regulates so many body activities, it has been nick named the hypophysis or master gland, or band master of endocrine orchestra.

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