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what is the dual role of the pancreas?
exocrine and cardiovascular gland
endocrine and exocrine gland
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endocrine and digestive gland
Brief Explanations
The pancreas has two main functions. As an exocrine gland, it secretes digestive enzymes (like amylase, lipase, protease) into the small intestine to aid in digestion. As an endocrine gland, it has islets of Langerhans that secrete hormones (such as insulin and glucagon) directly into the bloodstream to regulate blood - glucose levels.
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