Question

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and exocrine gland?

Answer 1

Functioning as an exocrine gland, the pancreas excretes enzymes to break down the proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids in food. Functioning as an endocrine gland, the pancreas secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels throughout the day.

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Answer 2

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• pancreas is a dual function gland having features of both exocrine and endocrine glands .



☆ Endocrine :-- the part of the pancreas with endocrine function is made up of cell clusters called is eslets of langerhans. they play and imperative role in glucose metabolism and regulation of blood glucose concentration .




☆ Exocrine :-- pancreas also function as exocrine gland as an exocrine gland that assist the digestive system which secretes pancreatic fluid that contains digestive enzymes that passes to the small intestine... these enzyme helps to further breakdown of the carbohydrates , proteins, lipids(fars) in the chyme.



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