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Gland Describe Roles Pancreas Exocrine Producing Pancreatic Juice

The pancreas functions as an exocrine gland, producing digestive enzymes and bicarbonate ions for the duodenum, and as an endocrine gland, producing insulin and glucagon to regulate blood glucose levels.

The pancreas functions as an exocrine gland, producing digestive enzymes and bicarbonate ions for the duodenum, and as an endocrine gland, producing insulin and glucagon to regulate blood glucose levels.

Front Describe the roles of the pancreas.
Back Pancreas roles:
  • Exocrine gland - producing pancreatic juice (digestive enzymes and hydrogencarbonate ions) which is released into the duodenum
  • Endocrine gland - produce hormones (insulin and glucagon) that control blood glucose concentration

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