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The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland because it:

Q: Answer-The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland because it:

The pancreas acts as an exocrine gland by releasing digestive enzymes into the small intestine, and as an endocrine gland by secreting hormones like insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.

A Only secretes hormones

B Only produces enzymes

C Secretes enzymes and hormones

D Is inactive in digestion

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