Question

Which gland is known as exocrine as well as endocrine gland ? (a) Pancreas (b)Salivary gland (c) Liver (d) Pituitary

Answer 1

Pancreas is exocrine as well as endocrine gland

Answer 2

"(a) Pancreas is known as exocrine as well as endocrine gland.

Reason:

Pancreas is a compound gland having dual function of exocrine as well as endocrine.

The pancreas as exocrine gland secretes pancreatic juice which is rich with enzymes such as trypsin, amylase and lipase, water, and bicarbonates.

However, as endocrine gland secretes hormone called as insulin which is involved in glucose level maintenance of the body.

As it acts as ""pancreatic juice"" as well as ""insulin"" secretor it is known as ""exocrine as well as endocrine"" gland."