Question

Why pancreas is called dual function gland?

Answer 1

The pancreas gland works both as endocrine and exocrine gland, because it is a glanduar organ in the upper abdomen, but really it serves as two glands in one - a digestive exocrine gland and hormone - producing endocrine gland functioning as an exocrine gland , the pancreas excretes enzymes to breakdown the proteins.

Answer 2

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PANCREAS ACT AS DUAL FUNCTION GLAND:

⚫AS PANCREAS IS AN ENDOCRINE GLAND,IT SECRETES:

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GLUCAGON,INSULIN

⚫INSULIN REDUCES BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL,WHEREAS TO THE CONTRARY GLUCAGON INCREASES BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL.