Why pancreas is called as mixed gland.?
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The pancreas is a mixed gland because it has both endocrine and exocrine functions. As an endocrine gland, it secretes hormones into the bloodstream. Pancreases is called haterocrine or mixed gland because it acts as both exocrine gland & endocrine gland.
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Pancreas functions as both endocrine and exocrine gland. Hence, called as dual function gland or a mixed gland. Exocrine part of pancreas secrets digestive enzymes while, it's endocrine part (islets of Langerhans) produce two hormones,i,e, insulin and glucagon.
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