The pancreas is a glandular organ. It is classified as both.
The pancreas is both a gland and an organ.
it is the salivary gland
Yes, it is a gland organ.
Yes, it is a gland organ.
No, the pancreas is a retroperitoneal organ.
The pancreas is generally described as a 'gland organ', as it contains both glands for endocrine and exocrine hormone/enzyme production. It is therefore technically both, but best described as a 'gland organ'. The primary function of the pancreas is to produce insulin and to secrete enzymes that aid digestion.
Insulin is produced in the pancreas, which is not a small organ. There are specific parts of the pancreas which produce insulin, which are called the Isles of Langerhans.
The pancreas is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates.
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The pancreas is the primary organ that produces lipase, an enzyme responsible for breaking down fats in the small intestine. Lipase is crucial for the digestion and absorption of dietary fats in the body.
The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine gland cells so it is a mixed gland.