Question

the gland that is located in the anterior neck and is the largest of the endocrine glands is (are) the . (2 pts)
parathyroid glands
thymus gland
thyroid gland
hypothalamus
question 2 (2 points)
the small, marble - shaped gland that is situated at the base of the brain is (are) called the . (2 pts)
pituitary gland
parathyroid glands
hypothalamus
pancreas

Explanation:

Question 1

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Parathyroid glands: Small, near thyroid, not largest endocrine gland in anterior neck.
• Thymus gland: Located in chest, not neck.
• Thyroid gland: Located in anterior neck, largest endocrine gland.
• Hypothalamus: Part of brain, not a gland in neck.

Analyzing options:

• Pituitary gland: Small, marble - shaped, at base of brain.
• Parathyroid glands: In neck, near thyroid.
• Hypothalamus: Part of brain but not the small, marble - shaped gland at base (pituitary is).
• Pancreas: In abdomen, not at base of brain.

Answer:

C. thyroid gland

Question 2