Question

Out of the following, the one that does not produce hormones, is the-
1.) Thyroid gland
2.) Pineal gland
3.) Sebaceous glands
4.) Testes​

Answer 1

Gland that does not produce hormones is - 3.) Sebaceous glands

•Sebaceous glands releases sebum, which is not a hormone.

•Sebum is a waxy substance made up of lipids. It serves function to moisturize.

•Testes is a part of male reproductive system and releases hormone testosterone.

•Pineal gland is found in brain and is responsible for release of melatonin hormone.

•Thyroid gland is found in neck region and releases two hormones namely thyroxine and triiodothyronine.

Answer 2

Gland that does not produce hormones is Sebaceous glands

• Sebaceous glands releases sebum, which is not a hormone.
• Sebaceous gland is present in the skin.
• Sebum is a waxy substance made up of lipids.
• Sebum helps to maintain moisture of skin.
• Testes is a part of male reproductive system and it releases hormone named testosterone in the male body.
• Pineal gland is found in brain and releases melatonin hormone which is known as sleeping hormone.
• Thyroid gland is found in neck region, lying against and around the front of the larynx and trachea and releases two hormones namely thyroxine(T4, another name trtraiodothyronine) and triiodothyronine(T3).