Experimental removal of which of the following glands would affect a wide range of body functions?

The pituitary gland is often called the “master gland” because it controls the activity of other glands in the body, including the thyroid gland, the adrenal glands, and the ovaries and testes. 

The pituitary gland produces several important hormones, including growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and luteinizing hormone (LH). 

These hormones help regulate many important body functions, including growth, metabolism, stress response, and reproduction.