This Gland Has Both Exocrine and Endocrine Components

question 40

Multiple Choice

This gland has both exocrine and endocrine components.The exocrine portion secretes digestive enzymes.The endocrine portion is restricted to islets of alpha and beta cells.What is the name of this gland?

• A) gastric mucosa
• B) pancreas
• C) adrenal medulla
• D) small intestine
• E) pineal gland

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to test its effect on a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The outcome factor in a study that changes in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Predicted Score

An estimate based on a model or algorithm of what a variable's value will be based on other variables.

Regression Equation

An equation that describes the relationship between one dependent variable and one or more independent variables, often used to predict outcomes.