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What is the main functions of pancreas in a short summary?
Exocrine Function:- Produces digestive enzymes (e.g., amylase, lipase) that are released into the small intestine to help break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the food we eat.
Endocrine Function:
- Produces hormones (e.g., insulin, glucagon) that are released directly into the bloodstream to regulate blood glucose levels.
- Insulin lowers blood sugar by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
- Glucagon raises blood sugar by stimulating the release of glucose from the liver.