The "master" gland is also known as the

A) pancreatic gland.
B) organ of Corti.
C) adrenal gland.
D) pituitary gland.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Master Gland

Another term for the pituitary gland, due to its role in regulating critical processes in the body by producing hormones that control other glands.

Organ of Corti

The sensory organ located within the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for the transduction of sound vibrations into electrical signals.