Which member of the endocrine system is often referred to as the “master gland” because of its influence on other glands within the endocrine system?

The pituitary is located off the hypothalamus in the lower base of the brain. The hormones it secretes affect a wide range of bodily functions, including growth, sexual and reproductive functions, metabolism, and temperature regulation. It is sometimes called the “master gland” because it influences other glands within the endocrine system, such as the thyroid, adrenals, testes, and ovaries.