Given an example of a heterocrine gland.

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Heterocrine gland
A heterocrine gland is a gland that has both functions as an endocrine and exocrine glands.
The endocrine region pours the secreation into the circulatory system and the exocrine region drains out the secreation through ducts.
Final answer: One example of heterocrine gland is the pancreas.

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