Which of the following pairs represent endocrine glands?
Pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland
Thyroid gland, mammary gland, parathyroid
Sebaceous gland, thymus gland, pineal gland
Pancreas, sweat glands, mammary glands
Human Endocrine System:
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The endocrine glands and hormone-producing diffused tissues/cells located in different parts of our body constitute the endocrine system. Pituitary, pineal, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, parathyroid, thymus and gonads (testis in males and ovaries in females) are the organised endocrine bodies in our body. In addition to these, some other organs, e.g., gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidney, the heart also produce hormones. Hence, the correct option is a.