GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following has both endocrine and exocrine functions?
A
pancreas
B
anterior pituitary gland
C
liver
D
thyroid gland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas is an abdominal organ possessing both endocrine and exocrine functions. It produces a variety of hormones that mostly pertain to regulating blood sugar levels. As an exocrine gland, it secretes pancreatic fluid that contains bicarbonate and digestive enzymes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas work both as endocrine and exocrine gland.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pancreas is referred to as exo-endocrine glad as it releases both enzymes and hormones. It is an endocrine gland as it produces many hormones like insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptides which are directly poured into the blood. It is also a digestive organ.

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