This gland does not produce its own hormones.

A) adrenal cortex
B) hypothalamus
C) thyroid
D) parathyroid
E) posterior pituitary gland

Endocrine Gland

Glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various functions.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate the activity of certain cells or organs, essential for every activity of daily living, including the processes of digestion, metabolism, growth, reproduction, and mood control.

Posterior Pituitary Gland

A gland located at the base of the brain that releases hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin, which are produced in the hypothalamus.