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Which one of the following endocrine glands store its secretion in the extracellular space before discharging it into the blood?

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Testis

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Thyroid

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Pancreas

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Adrenal

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Solution

The correct option is B Thyroid
Thyroid gland stores its hormones in the colloid. Colloid is a homogenous material present in the thyroid follicles of thyroid gland.

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