Which gland acts as an Endocrine as well as an Exocrine gland?
Answer
Correct Answer : c ) Pancreas
Explanation :Pancreas is both a duct gland (Exocrine) as well a ductless gland (Endocrine). As a duct gland, its secretion (Pancreatic juice) is poured into the Duodenum, as a ductless gland its secretion called hormone is directly poured into the blood and act on different organs.
Thyroid, adrenal, pituitary gland are endocrine gland because their secretion is always directly poured into the blood and act on a particular site.
Hence, option (c) is correct.
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