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

question 3 (2 points)

the gland that is responsible for \kick - starting\ the immune system following birth is (are) the ______. (2 pts)

adrenal glands
thymus gland
pituitary gland

Explanation:

Question 1

The thyroid gland is located in the anterior neck and is the largest endocrine gland. Parathyroid glands are small and near the thyroid, thymus is in the chest, and hypothalamus is in the brain.

The pituitary gland is a small, marble - shaped gland at the base of the brain. Parathyroid glands are in the neck, hypothalamus is part of the brain but not the described gland, and pancreas is in the abdomen.

The thymus gland is responsible for the development of the immune system, especially in infancy to "kick - start" it. Adrenal glands are for stress response, and pituitary gland regulates other glands.

Answer:

C. thyroid gland

Question 2