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Although it is no bigger than a pea, the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain just beneath the hypothalamus, is considered the most important part of the endocrine system. It's often called the master gland because it makes hormones that control several other endocrine glands.
How Endocrine System Affects Other Body Systems ? The endocrine system affects most functions in the body especially growth and regeneration. The responsible hormone is the growth hormone (GH) or the somatotropin released by the anterior pituitary lobe. The hormones secreted by these glands order the body organs and systems to function in a specific way. More..