Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Pancreas Is NOT

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the pancreas is NOT true?

• A)The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.
• B)The islets of Langerhans are the exocrine portion of the pancreas.
• C)The pancreas releases digestive enzymes into the duodenum.
• D)The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon.

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