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A gland which secretes both hormone and enzyme is the

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Pituitary
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Pancreas
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Thyroid
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Adrenal
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Solution

The correct option is A Pancreas
Pancreas is the mixed gland i.e., it has both the activities such as exocrine and endocrine. The beta cells of pancreas secrete insulin and alpha cell secrete glucagon hormones whereas F cell of pancreas secretes enzymes such as amylase, trypsin, lipase and two nucleases in the pancreatic juice. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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