NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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 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-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 is unique in that it’s both an endocrine and exocrine gland. In other words, the pancreas has the dual function of secreting hormones into blood (endocrine) and secreting enzymes through ducts (exocrine).

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