MCAT Question A Day - 6/25/14 - Answer!

The pancreas is a unique organ because it has both exocrine and endocrine function. The exocrine function of the pancreas releases:

A. digestive enzymes straight into the blood.

B. digestive enzymes through a duct.

C. hormones straight into the blood

D. hormones through a duct

B is correct. Exocrine function refers to enzyme delivery through a duct.

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