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

Thyroid

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Gonads

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Adrenals

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Parathyroid

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Solution

The correct option is D Parathyroid
Option: (d)

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