There are many endocrine glands in the human body. Name the glands which are absent in males and the ones absent in females.

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(N/A) In males, the $Ovary$ is absent.
In females, the $Testis$ is absent.
In males, a pair of $Testes$ is present in the scrotal sac, which functions as a primary sex organ as well as an endocrine gland. This gland is absent in females.
A pair of $Ovaries$ is present in the abdominal cavity of females. It serves as the female reproductive organ as well as an endocrine gland, producing hormones like $Estrogen$ and $Progesterone$. In males, $Ovaries$ are absent.

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