EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas work both as endocrine and exocrine gland.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas acts as an endocrine gland and secretes insulin. It also acts as an exocrine gland and secretes pancreatic juice into the pancreatic duct.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas has digestive and hormonal functions: The enzymes secreted by the exocrine gland in the pancreas help break down carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and acids in the duodenum.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pancreas is referred to as exo-endocrine glad as it releases both enzymes and hormones. It is an endocrine gland as it produces many hormones like insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptides which are directly poured into the blood. It is also a digestive organ.

Detailed explanation-5: -It does this by secreting a fluid that contains digestive enzymes into the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine that receives food from the stomach. These enzymes help to break down carbohydrates, proteins and lipids (fats). This role is called the “exocrine” role of the pancreas.