Question

what is the dual role of the pancreas?
endocrine and exocrine gland
endocrine and digestive gland
exocrine and cardiovascular gland
hepatic and neuroendocrine gland
lymphatic and adrenal gland

Explanation:

The pancreas has two main functions. As an endocrine gland, it secretes hormones like insulin and glucagon directly into the bloodstream to regulate blood - sugar levels. As an exocrine gland, it produces digestive enzymes (such as pancreatic amylase, lipase, and proteases) that are released into the small intestine via ducts to aid in digestion. The other options are incorrect:

• The pancreas is not a digestive gland in the sense of being a simple digestive - only organ; it has the dual endocrine - exocrine role.
• It is not a cardiovascular, hepatic, neuroendocrine, lymphatic, or adrenal gland.

Answer:

Endocrine and exocrine gland