When the student develops a poster of the endocrine system, what gland will be excluded because it is not classified as a major organ of the endocrine system?
A) Hypothalamus
B) Pituitary
C) Thyroid
D) Gallbladder
D
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The gallbladder is not part of the endocrine system and does not secrete hormones. All other options are organs of the endocrine system.
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