Question

Why is pancreas called both endocrine and exocrine gland?

Answer 1

Pancreas is an exocrine gland as it has a duct to store pancreatic juice secreted by the pancreas and use it whenever required. It is considered as a endocrine gland as it does not have a duct to store the hormones insulin and glucagon which are directly supplied to the blood stream.

Answer 2

This is because pancreas releases both enzymes and hormones. It is an endocrine gland as it produces many important hormones like insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptides which is directly poured into the blood.
The pancreas is also a digestive organ, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that help in digestion and absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.

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