The endocrine gland that plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism is the:

A) ovaries
B) thymus.
C) pancreas.
D) testes.


C
Explanation: A) The ovaries secrete female sex hormones.
B) The thymus is important in the immune response.
C) Correct. The pancreas secretes insulin.
D) The testes secrete male sex hormones.

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