Question

    Vertebrates have two endocrine glands associated with

    the brain, namely
    A Thyroid, Thymus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pituitary, Pancreas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pituitary, Pineal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pancreas, Pineal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The endocrine system refers to the collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried toward a distant target organ. The major endocrine glands include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, gastrointestinal tract and adrenal glands.

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