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Explain the exocrine and endocrine function of pancreas.

The pancreas lies between the inferior border of stomach and proximal portion of the small intestine. The exocrine function of pancreas is: the acinar cells secrete pancreatic juice which help in food digestion. The endocrine function is secretion of insulin and glucagon by the islets of Langerhans. These hormones play major role in blood glucose level regulation.


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