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Which gland is both endocrine and exocrine?(a) Thyroid gland(b) Adrenal gland(c) Pancreas(d) Parathyroid glandI have been asked this question in class test.Query is from Chemical Control and Coordination in chapter Chemical Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT answer is (c) PANCREAS

For explanation I would say: Many glands in the endocrine system can perform more than ONE function. Pancreas is a COMPOSITE gland that ACTS as both an endocrine and an exocrine gland. The Islets of Langerhans cells are mainly endocrine.


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