Q Which of the following glands have a heterocrine function?
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Heterocrine glands are those that have both exocrine and endocrine functions. The pancreas is an example of a gland with heterocrine function as it has both exocrine and endocrine functions. The exocrine function of the pancreas involves the secretion of enzymes into the small intestine to aid in digestion, while its endocrine function involves the secretion of hormones such as insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream to regulate blood sugar levels. Similarly, the gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males) also have heterocrine function as they secrete hormones into the bloodstream, as well as gametes (eggs and sperm) through ducts that empty into the reproductive tract.
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