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Is "the master gland" connected to the brain?
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Yes: The "master" gland aka pituitary gland is located behind the frontal lobe of the brain and is physically connected to the brain by the pituitary stalk.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Pituitary gland: Yes, the pituitary gland is attached through the brain through the pituitary stalk which connects to the hypothalamus. This gland controls most of the major hormones in your body.
Answered 11/9/2014
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