Heterocrine glands are the glands,which

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(C) Heterocrine glands,also known as mixed glands,are those that possess both exocrine and endocrine functions.An exocrine gland secretes its products

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Have dual (exo and endocrine) mode of function

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(C) Heterocrine glands,also known as mixed glands,are those that possess both exocrine and endocrine functions.An exocrine gland secretes its products into ducts,while an endocrine gland is ductless and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.$A$ classic example of a heterocrine gland is the pancreas,which secretes digestive enzymes (exocrine) and hormones like insulin and glucagon (endocrine).

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$1$. Pituitary gland	$p$. Trachea
$2$. Thyroid gland	$q$. Bony cavity (Sella tursica)
$3$. Thymus	$r$. Anterior part of kidney
$4$. Adrenal gland	$s$. Dorsal side of the heart and aorta

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Which of the following hormones is not involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates?

Match the following:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$1$. Pituitary gland $p$. Trachea
$2$. Thyroid gland $q$. Bony cavity (Sella tursica)
$3$. Thymus $r$. Anterior part of kidney
$4$. Adrenal gland $s$. Dorsal side of the heart and aorta

Correct the following statements by replacing the incorrect terms:
$(a)$ Insulin is a steroid hormone.
$(b)$ $TSH$ is secreted from the corpus luteum.
$(c)$ Tetraiodothyronine is an emergency hormone.
$(d)$ The pineal gland is located on the anterior part of the kidney.

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

Identify the incorrect pair.

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