Multiple choice

Which of the following is a heterocrine gland?

  1. Parathyroid

  2. Salivary gland

  3. Pancreas

  4. Sebaceous glands
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pancreas is an endocrine gland. Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas are endocrine in nature and secrete the hormones insulin and glucagon. The exocrine part secretes digestive enzymes. 

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