Which of the following roots does NOT refer to a gland of the endocrine system?
A) adren/o
B) gonad/o
C) ket/o
D) pancreat/o
E) thyroid/o

Name: Which of the following roots does NOT refer to a gland of the endocrine system? A) adren/o B) gonad/o C) ket/o D) pancreat/o E) thyroid/o
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The root ket/o refers to ketone bodies, which is not a gland in the endocrine system. It is a substance that increases in the blood as a result of faulty carbohydrate metabolism.

Which of the Following Roots Does NOT Refer to a Gland