An endocrine gland that can be palpated and examined in a physical examination is the:
A) adrenal
B) salivary gland
C) sweat gland
D) thyroid

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The thyroid gland is the only endocrine gland that is easily palpable and examined during a physical examination. The adrenal gland is located above the kidneys and cannot be easily palpated. Salivary and sweat glands are exocrine glands and not endocrine glands.

An Endocrine Gland That Can Be Palpated and Examined in a Physical