Question

    The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland

    because it:
    A Only secretes hormones Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only produces enzymes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Secretes enzymes and hormones Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Is inactive in digestion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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.

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