Question

why pancreas is called mixed gland

Answer 1

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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. Only one percent of the weight of the pancreas serves as an endocrine gland. The remaining 99 percent of the gland has exocrine functions.


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Answer 2

i think endocrine and exocrine both( insulin production) is secerated by pancreas thatswhy it is called mixed gland.