Which of the Following Has Both Endocrine and Exocrine Activity

Question

Which of the following has both endocrine and exocrine activity?
A)the pituitary gland
B)parathyroid glands
C)salivary glands
D)the pancreas
E)adrenal glands

Accepted Answer

The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine activity. The endocrine activity involves the secretion of hormones such as insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream, while the exocrine activity involves the secretion of digestive enzymes into the small intestine.