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Which of these glands are not endocrine?(a) Pituitary(b) Parathyroid(c) Pineal(d) ParotidI got this question in semester exam.I'd like to ask this question from Chemical Control and Coordination topic in section Chemical Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

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Right option is (d) Parotid

For EXPLANATION I would say: ENDOCRINE glands release chemical messengers called hormones. Hormones act on DISTANT TARGETS. The pituitary, PINEAL and parathyroid glands are endocrine while the parotid gland is exocrine in nature.



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