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Which is the smallest endocrine gland in the human body?

Correct answer B. Pineal gland

Explanation

The pineal gland, about the size of a grain of rice and weighing around 0.1 g, is smaller than the pea-sized pituitary; it secretes the hormone melatonin.

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