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Read the following statements about pancreas.
A. It is a heterocrine gland.
B. It secretes two important hormones, insulin and glucagon.
C. It is the second largest endocrine gland.
D. It consists of a bundle of cells called Islets of Langerhans.
Which of the above-said statement(s) is/are correct?


A

A, C and B

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B

B, D and C

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C

C, A and D

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D

A, B, C and D

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Solution

The correct option is D

A, B, C and D


Pancreas is the second largest endocrine gland. It is classified as a heterocrine gland because it contains both endocrine and exocrine glandular tissues. Its endocrine gland portion has small bundles of cells called Islets of Langerhans. Two main hormones insulin and glucagon are secreted by these cells. It also releases enzymes into the digestive tract which is an exocrine function.


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