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Which of these glands are not endocrine?

APituitary

BParathyroid

CPineal

DParotid

Answer:

D. Parotid

Read Explanation:

Endocrine glands release chemical messengers called hormones. Hormones act on distant targets. The pituitary, pineal and parathyroid glands are endocrine while the parotid gland is exocrine in nature.


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