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Portion Functions Secreting Pancreas Gland Dual Nonendocrine Digestion

Front pancreas
Back A gland with the following dual functions: The nonendocrine portion functions in digestion, secreting enzymes and an alkaline solution into the small intestine via a duct; the ductless endocrine portion functions in homeostasis, secreting the hormones insulin and glucagon into the blood.

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