Which of the Following Endocrine Glands Is Capable of Storing

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following endocrine glands is capable of storing its hormones extracellularly and then slowly releasing them?

• A) thyroid gland
• B) pituitary gland
• C) adrenal gland
• D) pancreas

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