Which of the following is both exocrine and endocrine gland?

Question

Which of the following is both exocrine and endocrine gland? (A) Liver (B) Pancreas (C) Thyroid (D) Adrenal

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Pancreas is a mixed gland. The Islets of Langerhans constitue the endocrine part secreting insulin, glucagon and same to statin while the acinas cells which constitute most of gland are exocrine in nature and secrete pancreatic juice.

Q. Which of the following is both exocrine and endocrine gland?

Liver

Pancreas

Thyroid

Adrenal

Pancreas is a mixed gland. The Islets of Langerhans constitue the endocrine part secreting insulin, glucagon and same to statin while the acinas cells which constitute most of gland are exocrine in nature and secrete pancreatic juice.