Which of the following endocrine glands develop(s) primarily from the endoderm of the pharynx?
A) anterior and posterior lobes of the pituitary
B) thyroid and parathyroids
C) pineal
D) adrenal medulla

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The thyroid and parathyroid glands both develop primarily from the endoderm of the pharynx. The anterior and posterior lobes of the pituitary develop from the ectoderm and neural tissue, respectively. The pineal gland develops from the diencephalon, which is also neural tissue. The adrenal medulla develops from the ectoderm, specifically the neural crest cells.

Which of the Following Endocrine Glands Develop(s) Primarily from the Endoderm