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Which one of the following is temporary endocrine gland?

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Pineal
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Pancreas
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Placenta
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Parathyroid
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Solution

The correct option is C Placenta
The placenta is an endocrine gland, that is only present during pregnancy. It produces hormones including human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), progesterone, estrogen, and human placental lactogen (hPL).

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