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प्रश्न
Which of the following endocrine glands is unpaired?
पर्याय
Adrenal
Testes
Pituitary
Ovary
उत्तर
Pituitary
Explanation -
The pituitary gland is a small, unpaired endocrine gland that is present on the floor of the cranium of the brain. It controls the secretion of several important hormones.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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Short answer question
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- Identify the gland. Write its specific location in the human body.
- Label the guidelines 1, 2 and 3 shown in the figure.
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