What are the primary endocrine glands?

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APituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and cortisol
BHypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, and epinephrine
CHypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, and epinephrine
DHypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal

✓ Correct answer: D. Hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal The hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands are the primary endocrine glands. These glands serve various functions within the body and control overall hormonal activity within the body. Everything from rates of metabolism to milk production after childbirth is affected by the endocrine glands.

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