The pancreas can be described as both an endocrine gland and a(n) _________ gland that secretes outwardly through excretory ducts.
A)insulin
B)adrenal
C)synergistic
D)hormonal
E)exocrine

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The pancreas is not only an endocrine gland that secretes hormones such as insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream, but it also functions as an exocrine gland that secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonate into the small intestine through excretory ducts. Therefore, choice E - exocrine - is the correct answer.

The Pancreas Can Be Described as Both an Endocrine Gland