Draw a labeled diagram showing the location of endocrine glands in the human body.

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(N/A) The endocrine system consists of various glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. The major endocrine glands and their locations are as follows:
$1$. Hypothalamus: Located in the forebrain.
$2$. Pineal gland: Located on the dorsal side of the forebrain.
$3$. Pituitary gland: Located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone in the skull.
$4$. Thyroid and Parathyroid glands: Located on the ventral side of the trachea in the neck region.
$5$. Thymus: Located between the lungs behind the sternum.
$6$. Adrenal glands: Located on the anterior part of each kidney.
$7$. Pancreas: Located behind the stomach.
$8$. Gonads (Ovary in females and Testis in males): Located in the pelvic region.

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