What gland is responsible for releasing mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens?
1. The adrenal gland
2. The thyroid gland
3. The pituitary gland
4. The pancreas
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Rationale 1: The outer cortex of the adrenal gland releases three important classes of hormones, called mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens.
Rationale 2:The thyroid gland is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.
Rationale 3:The pituitary gland is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.
Rationale 4:The pancreas is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.
Global Rationale: The thyroid gland, the pituitary gland, and the pancreas are all incorrect. The outer cortex of the adrenal gland releases three important classes of hormones, called mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens.
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