Eric has been suffering from diabetes for his entire life. This illness involves incorrect functioning of the gland that controls levels of insulin and glucagon and regulations of blood sugar levels. What part of the endocrine system gives Eric a problem?
A. His pancreas
B. The thyroid
C. One of his testes
D. The pituitary gland
Answer: A
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