A gland having endocrine as well as exocrine function is ______.

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A gland having endocrine as well as exocrine function is pancreas. Explanation: The pancreas is a dual-function gland, often called a heterocrine gland or composite gland, because it has both exocrine and endocrine components: • Exocrine Function: It secretes pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes (like amylase, trypsin, and lipase) through ducts into the small intestine to help digest food. • Endocrine Function: It secretes hormones like insulin and glucagon directly into the bloodstream from specialized clusters of cells called the Islets of Langerhans to regulate blood sugar levels.

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