ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The pituitary gland and the hypothalamus-are located in or near the brain. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are like orchestra conductors. Their job is to tell other endocrine glands throughout the body to make the hormones that affect and protect every aspect of your health.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine glands in the human body are hypothalamus, testes, ovary, pancreas, thyroid, pituitary, pineal, parathyroid, thymus and adrenal gland. The liver does not secrete any hormone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your thymus gland is also part of your endocrine system. Your endocrine system makes and releases hormones that control the functions of your body. Your thymus produces and releases several hormones including: Thymopoietin: fuels the production of T-cells and tells the pituitary gland to release hormones.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland? (A) thyroid gland (B) pituitary gland (C) parathyroid gland (D) sweat gland (E) adrenal gland. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Sweat glands are found in the integumentary system.