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Which of the following endocrine glands is unpaired?

A

Adrenal

B

Testes

C

Pituitary

D

Ovary

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C
Adrenal glands are present on top of each kidney. Testes is a paired gland in males which produces male sex hormones. Ovary is a paired gland in females which produces female sex hormones. Pituitary gland is an independent gland present below the brain. It is called as master gland as it secretes major of the hormones.
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