Why are ovaries called mixed glands?
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Why are ovaries called mixed glands?
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Ovaries are called mixed glands.
This is because they are both endocrine and exocrine.
On one side, they produce ova and on the other hand they produce progesterone and estrogen hormone.
That's why they are called as mixed glands. Hope this helpa