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Is the pancreas an exocrine or endocrine gland? Indicate the anatomical evidence on your fetal pig. What are its contributions to digestion and where are they added to the digestive tract?
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The pancreas is both endocrine and exocrine. It is exocrine due to its ability to release digestive enzymes and it is endocrine because of its ability of releasing hormones such as insulin.
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