Answer:
The pancreas is a
compound (both exocrine and endocrine) elongated organ situated between the
limbs of 'U' shaped duodenum.
Internal structure
of pancreas consist of two parts, i.e., the exocrine and endocrine part.
(i) Exocrine
part consists of rounded lobules called acini that are involved in the secretion
of alkaline pancreatic juice of pH 8.4. The pancreatic juice is mainly involved
in the digestion of starch, proteins, fats and nucleic acids.
(ii)
Endocrine part is involved in the secretion of hormones like, insulin and
glucagon that regulate glucose metabolism.
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