ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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gland that produces digestive juices as well as hormones that control the body’s blood glucose levels
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ovaries
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testes
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pancreas
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thymus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas has two essential and very important functions in the body: endocrine (production of hormones that regulate blood sugar levels and glandular secretion) and exocrine (the function of the digestive gland) (Yamada et al., 2005).
Detailed explanation-2: -For instance, the pancreas secretes insulin, which allows the body to regulate levels of sugar in the blood.
Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas is an organ and a gland. Glands are organs that produce and release substances in the body. The pancreas performs two main functions: Exocrine function: Produces substances (enzymes) that help with digestion. Endocrine function: Sends out hormones that control the amount of sugar in your bloodstream.
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