Multiple choice

Which one of the following endocrine glands can function independent of the pituitary gland?

  1. Thyroid

  2. Gonads

  3. Adrenals

  4. Parathyroid
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Explanation

Parathyroid glands regulate calcium levels independently of pituitary control, responding directly to blood calcium concentrations. Thyroid, gonads, and adrenals all receive hormonal regulation from the pituitary gland through their respective tropic hormones.

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