Which of the following gland secretes digestive enzymes as well as hormones?

Adrenal

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Pancreas

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Thyroid

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Pituitary

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Solution

The correct option is B Pancreas
Pancreas is a large organs present in abdomen and serves as both endocrine and exocrine organ. The endocrine parts of pancreas are islets of Langerhans that produce and secrete insulin and glucagon hormones directly into blood. The exocrine part of pancreas releases pancreatic juice via pancreatic duct into small intestine.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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(d) Which endocrine gland is present in males but not in females?

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