Which of the following glands in human body acts both as a endocrine gland as well as an exocrine gland?
[UPPSC 2019]
1) Adrenal gland
2) Lacrimal gland
3) Pancreas
4) Thyroid
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Which of the following glands in human body acts both as a endocrine gland as well as an exocrine gland?
[UPPSC 2019]
1) Adrenal gland
2) Lacrimal gland
3) Pancreas
4) Thyroid
3) Pancreas
The correct answer is Pancreas.
The pancreas acts both as an endocrine gland as well as an exocrine gland.
Key Points
This is the second-largest gland of the human body.
Exocrine glands:
Glands which have duct are called exocrine glands.
Secretion of enzymes passes through it.
Example: Lactic gland, Sweat gland.
Endocrine glands:
These are ductless glands. Hormones are secreted by these glands.
Hormones are sent to the different parts of the body through blood plasma.
Example: Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland.
Additional Information
Pancreatic juice from the pancreas combines with food.
It contains three types of enzymes:
Trypsin: It converts the protein and peptone into polypeptides and amino acids.
Amylase: It converts the starch into soluble sugar.
Lipase: It converts the emulsified fats into glycerol and fatty acids.