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Which among the following has both endocrine and exocrine character?


A

Liver

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Thyroid

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Pancreas

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Hypothalamus

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Solution

The correct option is C

Pancreas


Pancreas functions both as an endocrine and as an exocrine gland. Such a gland is nicknamed as a heterocrine gland.

As an endocrine gland it produces Insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels throughout the day and as an exocrine gland it produces enzymes called

trypsin and chymotrypsin which help to digest proteins, amylase which helps to digest sugars (carbohydrates). and Pancreatic lipase which helps to digest fat.


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