🌱 Chapter 1 · Digestive System of Man
Question
Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?
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Answer
Endocrine: the islets of Langerhans release hormones (e.g. insulin) into the blood. Exocrine: acinar cells release pancreatic juice through the pancreatic duct into the duodenum.
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