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Identify the glands in the given figure and select the incorrect statement regarding them.

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  • Pituitary galnd (W) is also known as the master gland as it regulates and controls the secretions of all other endocrine glands.
  • Thyroid gland (X) secretes the hormone, thyroxine which regulates growth and maintain basal metabolic rate of the body and its deficiency can cause goiter.
  • Pancreas (Y) secretes insulin which helps control the glucose levels in the body.
  • Adrenal galnds (Z) secretes adrenaline which helps the body to adjust in the stressful conditions.

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