PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following gland does NOT belong to the endocrine system?
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pituitary
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testes
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salivary
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thyroid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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: -Out of the given options, kidney is the organ that is not an endocrine gland but produces hormones.
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.
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