If you were suddenly in a dangerous situation, which of your major endocrine glands would you expect to be activated to secrete hormones?
A. Pituitary gland
B. Hypothalamus
C. Adrenal gland
D. Thyroid gland
E. All of these endocrine glands would likely be activated during a dangerous situation.
Answer: E
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