EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas is an abdominal organ possessing both endocrine and exocrine functions. It produces a variety of hormones that mostly pertain to regulating blood sugar levels. As an exocrine gland, it secretes pancreatic fluid that contains bicarbonate and digestive enzymes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas work both as endocrine and exocrine gland.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas has both exocrine and endocrine parts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Functioning as an exocrine gland, the pancreas secretes enzymes to break down the proteins, lipids and carbohydrates in food. Functioning as an endocrine gland, the pancreas secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels throughout the day.

Detailed explanation-5: -The liver and pancreas are both exocrine and endocrine glands; they are exocrine glands because they secrete products-bile and pancreatic juice-into the gastrointestinal tract through a series of ducts, and endocrine because they secrete other substances directly into the bloodstream.