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1) A) adrenal B) thyroid C) thymus D) pancreas Answer: A 2) This endocrine gland lies outside the body cavities. It produces sex hormones. 2) A) ovary B) adrenal C) testis D) pituitary Answer: C 3) In addition to endocrine glands, some organs whose functions are primarily nonendocrine also produce hormones.
The major glands of the endocrine system are the pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid and parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, thymus, ovaries, and testes. There are also other organs in the body that have secondary endocrine functions. The pineal gland is a pine cone shaped gland of the endocrine system. 2  It is situated between the cerebral hemispheres of the brain. 3  This gland produces several important hormones including melatonin. 4  Melatonin influences sexual development and sleep-wake cycles.