The two glands A and B which occur in pairs, are present in the endocrine system of humans. The pair of glands A found only in females whereas the pair of glands B occurs only in males. The glands A make and secrete two hormones C and D whereas glands B make and secrete only one hormone E. In addition to hormones, glands A make gametes F whereas glands B make gametes G.

(a) What are glands A?

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Gland A is ovaries that are only present in females.

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