The pituitary gland is referred to as the body's "master gland" because it regulates vital body functions. What part of the brain controls the functions of the pituitary?

It's hard to underestimate the importance of the hypothalamus when it comes to its relationship with the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus essentially links together the nervous and endocrine systems by way of the pituitary gland. This gland - through coordination with the hypothalamus - secretes and releases hormones that control a whole host of the body's functions.

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