PANCREAS The pancreas is a dual-function gland, having features of both endocrine and exocrine glands. * Endocrine: The part of the pancreas with endocrine function is made up of cell clusters called islets of Langerhans. read more
The pancreas gland works both as endocrine and exocrine gland, because it is a glanduar organ in the upper abdomen, but really it serves as two glands in one : a digestive exocrine gland and hormone - producing endocrine gland functioning as an exocrine gland , the pancreas excretes enzymes to breakdown the proteins. read more
The pancreas is both an exocrine and endocrine gland. Its endocrine hormone secretions include insulin and glucagon. read more