Which of the Following Is Not an Endocrine Gland

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

• A)hypothalamus
• B)salivary glands
• C)pituitary
• D)thyroid
• E)adrenal cortex

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Circulation

The part of the circulatory system responsible for carrying blood from the heart to the lungs and back.

Right Atrium

The right upper chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the right ventricle.

Largest Artery

The largest artery in the human body is the aorta, which carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Aorta

The largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, distributing oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.