Which gland is described as the master gland because the hormones it releases control other glands?
The thyroid gland, which is found in the neck
The pituitary gland, which is found in the brain
The adrenal gland, which is found above the kidney
The pancreas, which is found behind the stomach
62 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 5.3 Hormonal coordination in humans, covering 5.3.1 Human endocrine system, 5.3.2 Control of blood glucose concentration, 5.3.3 Maintaining water and nitrogen balance in the body, 5.3.4 Hormones in human reproduction, 5.3.5 Contraception, 5.3.6 The use of hormones to treat infertility (HT only), and 5.3.7 Negative feedback (HT only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.