Which gland is both exocrine as well as endocrine?

Pituitary

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Mammary gland

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Thyroid

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Pancreas

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Solution

The correct option is B Pancreas
Pancreas is considered an exocrine gland because it secrete products like pancreatic juice into the gastrointestinal tract through a series of ducts and endocrine because hormones like insulin and glucagon are secreted directely into bloodstream.
Thus, Option D is correct.

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Similar questions

Name one gland each :

(a) which acts only as an endocrine gland.

(b) which acts only as an exocrine gland.

Name any two glands which function as endocrine glands as well as exocrine glands.

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