Is it alright to list the gonads as mixed glands?
1 Answer
Sep 8, 2017
Answer is YES. Both testes and ovary are gonads. Gonads act as both endocrine (ductless) and exocrine glands:-- hence called mixed glands.
Explanation:
Gonad produces gametes which are released by gonoduct.
- Testes releases sperms through vasa efferentia and vas deferens.
- Ovary releases ova through fallopian duct/oviduct.
Gonad releases hormones directly in blood.
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Testes releases testosterone.
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Ovary releases oestrogen and progesterone.
