Question

Why is pancreas called a dual function glands??

Answer 1

because it helps in digestion (pancreatic juice) as well as in growth (insulin)

Answer 2

Pancreas is an exocrine gland as well as an endocrine gland. Exocrine part of the gland secretes digestive enzymes and the endocrine part (Langerhan’s cells) produce hormones.

Hormones secreted by pancreas are insulin and glucagon.

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