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The pituitary gland by virtue of its tropic hormones controls the secretory activity of other endocrine glands. Which one of the following endocrine glands can function independent of the pituitary gland

The pituitary gland by virtue of its tropic hormones controls the secretory activity of other endocrine glands. Which one of the following endocrine glands can function independent of the pituitary gland ?

(a)

Thyroid

(b)

Gonads

(c)

Adrenals

(d)

Parathyroid

Answer:

(d)

Explanation