What is the term for the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?
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Pituitary gland
Located at the base of the brain, the pituitary gland produces hormones that control many other glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands.
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- Which gland, located at the base of the brain, is responsible for controlling other endocrine glands like the thyroid?