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NEETBiologyChemical Coordination (Endocrine System)Class 11

I keep getting “Pituitary gland” questions wrong in Chemical Coordination (Endocrine System). What's the trap?

thinking each gland works fully independently.

The usual trap: thinking each gland works fully independently. How to avoid it: the pituitary signals the thyroid, adrenals and gonads. Go back to the definition — the 'master gland' that controls several other endocrine glands.

Key point

Pituitary gland

Common mistake

thinking each gland works fully independently.

Memory tip

the pituitary signals the thyroid, adrenals and gonads.

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