Question

Pancreatic gland is known as heterocrine gland? Justify the statement with description of its structure and secretions.

Answer 1

pancreatic gland is known as heterocrine gland as it performs more than one function, i.e., both exocrine and endocrine glands. Pancreas secrete two hormones glucagon and insulin as a part of its endocrine function and pancreatic juice function as exocrine function.

Answer 2

Heterocrine gland is the gland with both endocrine and exocrine part. Pancreatic gland is called heterocrine because pancreas is a secretory organ with hormonal role (endocrine) and digestive role (exocrine) . Endocrine secrete insulin in the blood maintain its normal blood level and exocrine  secrete pancreatic juice which helps in digestion of starch and protein.