Why Is the Pancreas Both an Endocrine and an Exocrine

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

• A) because it produces both a neurotransmitter and a hormone
• B) because it produces more than one hormone
• C) because it produces at least one hormone that is delivered through a duct and one that is delivered to the bloodstream
• D) because it has an outer cortex and an inner medulla
• E) because it is located within the abdominal cavity with ties to the gastrointestinal system

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