Endocrine glands are organs dedicated to making hormones.Some organs make hormones but have other important functions.An example of such a hormone-producing organ that is not considered a dedicated endocrine gland is:
A)The adrenal gland.
B)The thyroid gland.
C)The liver.
D)The pituitary gland.
E)The parathyroid gland.

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The liver produces hormones such as insulin-like growth factor (IGF) and angiotensinogen, but it is not considered a dedicated endocrine gland as it also has other important functions such as detoxification and synthesis of bile.

Endocrine Glands Are Organs Dedicated to Making Hormones