A gland which is both endocrine and exocrine

A gland which is both endocrine and exocrine Correct Answer <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); ">Pancreas</span>

Concept:

  • The pancreas is both endocrine and exocrine glands.
  • It is located in the duodenum.

Explanation:

  • The exocrine cells are clustered and called acini.
  • The cluster of endocrine tissues is called pancreatic islets.
  • There are four types of pancreatic islets.
    • Alpha that secretes glucagon.
    • Beta cells that secrete insulin.
    • Delta secretes somatostatin.
    • F cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide.