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Question
Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?
Options
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Sebaceous gland
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Solution
Sebaceous gland
Explanation:
The sebaceous gland in the skin secretes oily sebum.
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