Name one gland each :

(a) which acts only as an endocrine gland.

(b) which acts only as an exocrine gland.

(c) which acts both as an endocrine gland as well as an exocrine gland.

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Solution

(a) An endocrine gland is a ductless gland. For example, the thyroid is an endocrine gland.
(b) An exocrine gland is a gland that has a duct. Example: salivary gland.
(c) Pancreas acts both as an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland.

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