GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What gland is involved in both digestion and the endocrine system?
A
Pineal
B
Pituitary
C
Pancreas
D
P
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine organ. It releases certain enzymes to aid in digestion delivered to the gut via the pancreatic duct. The endocrine pancreas also releases hormones such as insulin and glucagon, which are hormones predominantly related to glucose metabolism, into the blood stream.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas has two main functions: an exocrine function that helps in digestion and an endocrine function that regulates blood sugar.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas has dual roles-it is an organ of the digestive system and of the endocrine system. The exocrine pancreas produces enzymes that help to digest food, particularly protein. The endocrine pancreas makes the hormone insulin, which helps to control blood sugar levels.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pancreas is part of the endocrine system and the digestive system. That’s because it secretes hormones into the bloodstream, and makes and secretes enzymes into the digestive tract.

Detailed explanation-5: -The pancreas has both an endocrine and an exocrine function.

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