WAEC Biology 2017 Question 17

Question 17

Hormonal Coordination

Which of the following glands also serves as an exocrine gland?

  1. A.Ovary
  2. B.Pancreas
  3. C.Adrenal
  4. D.Thyroid
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Answer: B (Pancreas)

Explanation

The pancreas makes hormones (insulin, glucagon) that go into the blood, and also pancreatic juice that flows through a duct into the duodenum.