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The pituitary gland by virtue of its tropic hormones controls the secretory activity of other endocrine glands.
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22/09/2020 11:46 am
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The pituitary gland by virtue of its tropic hormones controls the secretory activity of other endocrine glands. Which one of the following endocrine gland can function independently of the pituitary gland?
(a) Thyroid
(b) Gonads
(c) Adrenals
(d) Parathyroid
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22/09/2020 11:52 am

(d) Parathyroid
Explanation:
Parathyroid gland secretes parathormone hormone, which regulates Ca++ and PO42- ion in body. This gland works independently to pituitary gland.
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