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What does the pituitary gland control in the body? does having a large one influence behavior or any processes that happen in the body?
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Pituitary: The pituitary is the control center for a variety of glands and organs such as the thyroid, adrenals and gonads. Please check out this link: http://www.pituitary.org.uk/information/what-is-the-pituitary-gland/hormones/
Answered 8/14/2017
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