The hypothalamus at the base of the brain controls the release of hormones by this "master gland"
[DOC] [TLE] AANS - The Pituitary Gland and Pituitary Tumors [PAR] The pituitary is a small gland attached to the base of the brain (behind the nose) 
... the "master gland" because it controls the secretion of most of the hormones in 
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