Q981
Which of the following glands is both endocrine and exocrine?
A.
Pancreas
AnswerB.
Pituitary
C.
Adrenal
D.
Pineal
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The liver and pancreas are both exocrine and endocrine glands; they are exocrine glands because they secrete products—bile and pancreatic juice—into the gastrointestinal tract through a series of ducts, and endocrine because they secrete other substances directly into the bloodstream.