Endocrine glands include: 1  Adrenal glands: Two glands that sit on top of the kidneys that release the hormone cortisol. 2  Hypothalamus: A part of the lower middle brain that tells the pituitary gland when to release hormones. 3  Ovaries: The female reproductive organs that release eggs and produce sex hormones.
Quick Answer. A box of prepackaged cake mix, which usually has a best before date rather than an expiration date, can usually be used for up to 5 months past the box's printed date. This is contingent on the box being unopened and kept in a cool, dry place, such as a kitchen pantry. Continue Reading.
Most products will be good long after the expiration date. As others point out, use your eyes and sense of smell, before tasting. There are some foods that, if old, could become dangerous, and I'm not going to go into that. These foods can be dangerous even before the expiration date. See Botulism. Cookie dough is highly unlikely to be poisonous. If it is not showing mold, and smells good, you can certainly bake it. Dough can even ferment some and it might be even better! Depends.