Biology PYQ 225 of 399 · Endocrine System & Hormones

Which gland provides both endocrine and exocrine functions?

  1. AThyroid
  2. BAdrenal
  3. CPancreas
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

BPSC TRE-2 (Dec 2023)

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Correct answer: (c) Pancreas

Explanation

The pancreas is a mixed gland. Its exocrine part secretes pancreatic juice with digestive enzymes into the intestine, and its endocrine part, the islets of Langerhans, secretes insulin and glucagon into the blood.

The thyroid and adrenal glands are purely endocrine.

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