Which of the following statements regarding the pancreas is NOT true?
A)The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.
B)The islets of Langerhans are the exocrine portion of the pancreas.
C)The pancreas releases digestive enzymes into the duodenum.
D)The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon.

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The islets of Langerhans are actually the endocrine portion of the pancreas, which secrete hormones such as insulin and glucagon. The exocrine portion of the pancreas consists of acinar cells that secrete digestive enzymes into the duodenum.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Pancreas Is NOT