The nurse performing an assessment of a patient's endocrine system expects to address the structure and function of which glands?. Select all that apply.

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The endocrine system is made up of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream. The hypothalamus, thyroid gland, and gonads are all endocrine glands. The lacrimal glands secrete tears, and the salivary glands secrete saliva. These are not endocrine glands.

The Nurse Performing an Assessment of a Patient's Endocrine System