Which gland acts as both an endocrine gland (releasing hormones) and an exocrine gland (releasing digestive enzymes)?

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A Thyroid
B Adrenal
C Pituitary
D Pancreas

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Answer: D. Pancreas

The pancreas releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the blood (endocrine) and also releases digestive enzymes into the small intestine through a duct (exocrine).

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Which gland acts as both an endocrine gland (releasing hormones) and an exocrine gland (releasing digestive enzymes)?

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