THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -mixed gland is a gland which has both endocrine and exocrine functions. The exocrine component has ducts, through which its secretions pass. The pancreas is a gland with both endocrine (insulin production) and exocrine (production of digestive enzymes) functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas contains exocrine glands that produce enzymes important to digestion. These enzymes include trypsin and chymotrypsin to digest proteins; amylase for the digestion of carbohydrates; and lipase to break down fats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Heterocrine glands are glands that have both exocrine and endocrine parts. The pancreas is called a heterocrine gland because it secretes the hormone insulin as the endocrine ability of the blood and the chemicals as the exocrine ability of the gastrointestinal tract.