Which gland is both exocrine and endocrine?

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(D) The correct answer is $D$. Heterocrine glands,also known as mixed glands,possess both exocrine components (with ducts) and endocrine components (d

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Heterocrine glands

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(D) The correct answer is $D$. Heterocrine glands,also known as mixed glands,possess both exocrine components (with ducts) and endocrine components (ductless). Examples include the pancreas and gonads (testes and ovaries). $1$. Exocrine part secretes enzymes into ducts. $2$. Endocrine part secretes hormones directly into the blood.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. $\alpha$-cells	$I$. Glucagon
$Q$. $\beta$-cells	$II$. Somatostatin
$R$. $\delta$-cells	$III$. Insulin

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