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Which of the following endocrine gland does not occur as a pair in the human body?

Select out of the following a gland which does NOT occur as a pair in the human body:

Options

  • Adrenal

  • Pituitary

  • Testis

  • Ovary

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Solution

Pituitary

Explanation:

The pituitary gland is an unpaired gland present below the hypothalamus of the brain.

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