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Rufina [12.5K]
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Why is the pancreas considered part of the immune system

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mel-nik [20]3 years ago
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<span>The pancreas is a glandular organ in the upper abdomen, but really it serves as two glands in one: a digestive exocrine gland and a hormone-producing endocrine gland. Functioning as an exocrine gland, the pancreas excretes enzymes to break down the proteins,lipids,carbohydrates,and nucleic acids in food.</span>
Alekssandra [29.7K]3 years ago
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The pancreas is composed of exocrine and endocrine tissue . It is apart of the endocrine system as it secretes digestive enzymes 
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