Chapter 16.5, Problem 1LO

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The reason of pancreas being both endocrine and exocrine gland.

Introduction:

There are two types of glandular systems: endocrine glands and exocrine glands. These gland systems help the body in the regulation of the activity of cells and organs. They perform many functions to regulate body growth and metabolism.

The glands of endocrine system release their content directly into the blood circulation and regulate other organs of the body. They have no ducts. Thus are called as the ductless glands.

The glands of exocrine system release their content into ducts that move the content to the target tissue. Their secretion is carried to the lumen of other organs or to the body’s surface.