Question

which of the following glands is an endocrine and an exocrine gland?
a pineal
b thymus
c pancreas
d thyroid

Explanation:

• Pineal gland: It is an endocrine gland that secretes melatonin.
• Thymus: It is an endocrine gland that secretes thymosin.
• Pancreas: It has an exocrine part (secretes pancreatic juice through ducts for digestion) and an endocrine part (secretes hormones like insulin and glucagon directly into the bloodstream).
• Thyroid gland: It is an endocrine gland that secretes thyroxine.

Answer:

C. pancreas