Match the endocrine gland in column A with a characteristic of the gland in column B. Place the letter of your choice in the space provided. 1
Column A Column B
a. Adrenal cortex ______ 1. Contains alpha, beta, and delta cells
b. Adrenal medulla _______ 2. Attached to pituitary gland by a stalk
c. Hypothalamus _______ 3. Contains seminiferous tubules and interstitial cells
d. Ovary _______ 4. Attached to the posterior surface of thyroid gland
e. Pancreatic islets ________ 5. Contains three layers that secrete corticosteroids
f. Parathyroid gland ______ 6. Located in mediastinum
g. Pituitary gland _______ 7. Contains colloid-filled follicles and parafollicular (C) cells
h. Testis _______ 8. Located in center portion of gland superior to kidneys
i. Thymus _______ 9. Contains developing follicles and corpusluteum
j. Thyroid gland 10. Rests in sellaturcica of sphenoid bone
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