Which of the following acts both as endocrine (ductless) and exocrine (with duct) gland?

Pancreas

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Liver

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Adrenal

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Solution

The correct option is B Pancreas
Pancreas acts both as an endocrine (ductless) and exocrine (with duct) gland.
The pancreas is an organ that serves two vital purposes. It aids food digestion by producing enzyme-laden pancreatic juice and contributes to sugar metabolism by producing hormones like insulin and glucagon.

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