PATHOLOGY MCQ
PANCREAS
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It has two functions within the endocrine and nervous syetm
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It produces the most amount of hormones in the endocrine system
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It’s the largest gland in the endocrine system
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It has two functions within the endocrine and exocrine system
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Detailed explanation-1: -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).
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Exocrine glands secrete their substances through ducts onto your body’s surfaces. On the other hand, endocrine glands secrete their substances directly into your bloodstream. They’re called ductless glands. Endocrine glands are part of your endocrine system, and they secrete hormones.