Question

Which gland is known as both endocrine & exocrine gland. Name the three cells present in it and the hormones secreted by them. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

pancreas

Explanation:

alpha cells- glucagon

beta cells-insulin

delta cells- somatostatin

Answer 2

Answer:

The pancreas is a compound (both exocrine and endocrine) / mixocrine gland.

Its exocrine part secrets alkaline pancreatic juice with pH 8.4.

While the endocrine part consists of groups of islets of Langerhans which have following cells ;

(a) Alpha cells - secrets glucagon hormone. (converts glycogen into glucose)

(b) Beta cells - secrets insulin hormone

(c) Delta cells - secrets somatostatin

hormone. (Inhibits secretion of intestinal juices.)

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