Biology · Coordination and Control
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Which of the following is endocrine as well as exocrine?
- A
Liver
- B
Adrenals
- C
Thyroid
- D
Pancreas
The pancreas has the dual function of secreting glucagon and insulin into blood (endocrine) and secreting enzymes in the form of the pancreatic juice through ducts (exocrine).
Liver is an endocrine gland that performs important digestive and excretory functions.
Adrenal gland is an endocrine gland.
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland.
Pancreas is both the endocrine and exocrine glands. Endocrine components consist of Islets of Langerhans. The exocrine function includes the secretion of enzymes.
Tagged under Biology · Coordination and Control · 2017