AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following gland does NOT belong to the endocrine system?
A
pituitary
B
testes
C
salivary
D
thyroid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct option is 2 i.e Salivary gland. The Endocrine system consists of Endocrine glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is, “Liver”.

Detailed explanation-3: -Salivary glands are not part of the endocrine system, despite being a gland that produces fluids and enzymes. Salivary glands are classified as exocrine glands, meaning they secrete substances that pass outside the body rather than flow through the bloodstream or act on internal organs.

Detailed explanation-4: -There is another type of gland called an exocrine gland (e.g. sweat glands, lymph nodes). These are not considered part of the endocrine system as they do not produce hormones and they release their product through a duct.

Detailed explanation-5: -Important endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands. There are other glands that contain endocrine tissue and secrete hormones, including the pancreas, ovaries, and testes.

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