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Which gland encompasses hormones that influence growth, metabolism, reproduction, and water balance?

-thyroid
-sweat
-pineal
-pituitary

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Pituitary is the master gland that controls major mechanisms.
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The correct answer is Pituitary Gland.

The pituitary gland secretes hormones that regulates the various functions of the body such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and water balance.

  • The anti-diuretic hormone controls the water balance of the body.
  • Growth hormone regulates the metabolism and growth of body.
  • Follicle stimulating hormone is responsible for the reproduction and sexual maturity of a body.




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