Which of the following endocrine glands does NOT produce its own hormones but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus? A) thyroid B) adrenal cortex C) adrenal medulla D) posterior pituitary E) anterior pituitary

Which of the following endocrine glands does NOT produce its own hormones but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus?
A) thyroid
B) adrenal cortex
C) adrenal medulla
D) posterior pituitary
E) anterior pituitary
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D) posterior pituitary
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