The endocrine system consists of several different glands. Theseinclude the pituitary, pineal, thyroid, and adrenal glands, alongwith the pancrease and the gonads (ovaries for women, and testesfor men). Please answer the question: which of these glands do youbelieve is most important? Explain why and defend your answer. Yourresponse should be a minimum of 100 words, with in-text citationsand references.