Why is pancreas called a dual gland
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The pancreas is referred to as a dual gland because it has two sets glandular cells that help it carry out both endocrine and exocrine functions. The first set of cells, the islets of Langerhans, carry out the function of secreting insulin, an hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. On the other hand, its exocrine functions is that of secreting pancreatic enzymes that help in the process of digestion.
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