Pancreas as a mixed gland

What do you mean by the mixed gland? Why the pancreas is regarded as mixed gland?

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Mixed gland is a gland which produces endocrine and exocrine secretions. The pancreas is an example of the mixed gland as it secretes the hormones in the circulation, such as glucagon and insulin; however, it also liberates an exocrine secretion, the pancreatic juice.

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