Find the odd one out in the series given below:
Salivary gland; Gastric glands; Tear gland; Thyroid gland

Salivary gland

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Gastric glands

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Tear gland

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Thyroid gland

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Solution

The correct option is D
Thyroid gland

The correct option is D:
Explanation of the correct option :
Thyroid gland is odd one out because it is an endocrine gland which secretes thyroxine hormone.
Explanation of the incorrect option:
Option A:
Salivary gland is an exocrine gland that secretes saliva.
Option B:
Gastric gland is an exocrine gland that secretes gastric juice.
Option C:
Tear gland is an exocrine gland.
Final answer: Thyroid gland is odd one out because it is an endocrine gland.

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