Which gland serves as both an endocrine and exocrine gland?

Question

I'm helping my grandson with his homework and we can't find the answer in his textbook. Thank you.

Answer 1

pancreas.
as an endocrine gland it secretes hormones- insulin,glucagon,somatostatin
as an exocrine gland it secretes the pancreatic juice

Answer 2

The pancreas is correct. The endocrine function is handled by the islets of Langerhans. It has Alpha cells - (glucagon), Beta cells - (insulin and amylin), Delta cells - (somatostatin) and PP cells (pancreatic polypeptide). The exocrine function is handled by basophilic cells - (digestive enzymes) and centroacinar cells - (bicarbonate). All this translates into the two big functions of the pancreas - secretion of hormones that regulate blood glucose levels and production of enzymes that break down digestible foods.

Answer 3

The pancreas, endocrine in that it secretes insulin and glucagon. Exocrine in that it secretes pancreatic juice and digestive enzymes.

Answer 4

- salivary glands: produce saliva - pharynx: extends the muscular tube from the area posterior to the nasal cavities to the esophagus. - epiglottis: covers the hollow of the larynx in the process swallowing. - esophagus: collapses while no longer in touch in nutrients propulsion. - cardiac sphincter: prevents nutrients from reentering the esophagus and retains the nutrients interior the tummy. - pyloric sphincter: controls nutrients get admission to into the duodenum. - duodenum: first area of the small gut. - liver: produces bile to help digest fat, and serves different metabolic and regulatory purposes. - gall bladder: is used for bile storage. - pancreas: produces the two endocrine and exocrine secretions. - small gut: the area the place digestion is carried out and practically all absorption happens. - great gut (colon): extends from the ileocecal valve to the anus. - anus: outlet of rectum

Answer 5

pancreas