Which of the following is both endocrine and exocrine gland?
Correct answer: B. pancreas
- A. thyroid
- B. pancreas
- C. parathyroid
- D. all of these
Explanation
The pancreas has an exocrine role, releasing digestive enzymes through a duct, and an endocrine role, releasing hormones such as insulin into the blood. The thyroid and parathyroid are endocrine glands only.
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