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The pancreas and the gonads are glands with double secreation. Explain why.​

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Pancreas functions as both endocrine and exocrine gland. Hence, called as dual function gland or a mixed gland. Exocrine part of pancreas secretes digestive enzymes while, its endocrine part (islets of Langerhans) produce two hormones, i.e. insulin and glucagon.

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