Question

Differentiate between the Following:

Adrenal gland and Pancreas

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Adrenal Gland	Pancreas
1.	It is purely an endocrine (ductless) gland.	It is a heterocrine (mixed) gland having both endocrine and exocrine parts.
2.	It is situated as a pair on top of each kidney.	It is a single gland situated near the stomach in the digestive tract.
3.	It is divided anatomically into an outer cortex and an inner medulla.	Its endocrine tissue is organized into clusters of cells called the Islets of Langerhans.
4.	It secretes adrenaline, noradrenaline, and corticoids (mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids).	It secretes insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide.
5.	Its primary role is to manage stress reactions, salt balance, and the 'fight-or-flight' response.	Its primary endocrine role is to regulate blood glucose homeostasis and metabolism.