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Name a gland that performs both exocrine and endocrine functions.


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Pancreatic gland:

  1. The pancreatic gland acts as both an endocrine gland and an endocrine gland.
  2. It acts as an endocrine gland as it releases insulin and glucagon hormones.
  3. These hormones regulate blood sugar levels in the body.
  4. It acts as an exocrine gland as it releases enzymes needed for the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

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