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प्रश्न
Pancreas is both an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland. Explain.
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उत्तर
Pancreas is a heterocrine or myxocrine gland, as it contains two types of secretary structures, i.e., (i) Islet of Langerhans which secrete hormones insulin and glucagon, and these are transported by way of blood, and (ii) Acini that secretes pancreatic juice that is transported by way of ducts.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the following:
The hormone secreted by β (beta) cells of the islets of Langerhans.
Name the two kinds of diabetes? Mention their symptoms and the causes.
Name the endocrine cells present in the pancreas.
Answer the following question.
What is the feedback mechanism of harmonic regulation? Take the example of insulin to explain this phenomenon.
State the Location
Pancreas
Glucagon is secreted by:
State the names of hormones and glands secreting them:
Stimulates liver and muscles for glycogenesis.
Alpha cells of the Pancreas secrete ______.
Which hormone deficiency is responsible for the following?
Diabetes mellitus
