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Which of the following glands is both endocrine and exocrine?

Correct answer C. Pancreas

Explanation

The pancreas releases digestive enzymes into the duodenum through ducts (exocrine) and secretes insulin and glucagon from the islets of Langerhans into the blood (endocrine).

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