The ________ is a mixed gland with both exocrine and endocrine activities, and lies within the abdominopelvic cavity in the J-shaped loop between the stomach and small intestine.
A) adrenal gland
B) pancreas
C) kidney
D) thymus
E) adipose tissue

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The pancreas is a mixed gland that functions as both an exocrine gland (producing enzymes that are released into the small intestine to aid in digestion) and an endocrine gland (producing hormones such as insulin and glucagon that are released into the bloodstream to regulate blood sugar levels). It is located within the abdominopelvic cavity in the J-shaped loop between the stomach and small intestine. The adrenal gland is not a mixed gland and is located above the kidneys, while the kidney and thymus are not mixed glands and have more distinct functions. Adipose tissue is not a gland at all.

The ________ Is a Mixed Gland with Both Exocrine and Endocrine