Question

Why pancreas is known as endocrine as well as exocrine gland 0?

Answer 1

pancreas add some of the part like endocrine gland and some of the part like exocrine gland so the pancreas are known as endocrine as well as exocrine glands the pancreas are called as mixed glands

Answer 2

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.