Which of the following is responsible for secreting hormones that travel to other endocrine glands in various parts of the body, inspiring them to release their own hormones?
a) adrenal glands
b) thyroid gland
c) pituitary gland
d) gonads
ANS: C, The pituitary gland sends hormonal messages to other glands in the endocrine system.
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