Q: Why is the pancreas considered both an exocrine and an endocrine gland?
A		Exocrine because it secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream; endocrine because it secretes its products into ducts
B		Endocrine because it secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream; exocrine because it secretes its products into ducts
C		Exocrine because it receives chemical messengers from the bloodstream; endocrine because it receives chemical messengers from ducts
D		Endocrine because it receives chemical messengers from the bloodstream; exocrine because it receives chemical messengers from ducts

Endocrine System | Digestive System |