The pituitary gland by virtue of itstropic hormones controls the secretory activity of other endocrine glands. Which one of the following endocrine glands can function independent of a pituitary gland?

Thyroid

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Gonads

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Adrenal glands

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Parathyroid

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Solution

The correct option is D Parathyroid
Parathyroid gland is not controlled by the pituitary. The parathormone which secrets from this gland regulates calcium and phosphorus ion in the body. So, the correct answer is "Parathyroid".

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