Question

Why is pancreas called a dual gland


2 marks.

Answer 1

Pancreas are called dual gland because it works both as endocrine and exocrine gland.

Answer 2

Hi.



here is your answer.



●pancreas is called a dual gland because it is exocrine as well as endocrine in nature.


● The exocrine pancreas secretes enzyme through acini .

●The endocrine pancreas secretes hormone through it's endocrine cells called islets of langerhans.



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