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The Endocrine System

Pancreatic Hormones and Digestive Cells

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The pancreas uses two main kinds of cells to support digestion and blood sugar control. Its exocrine cells and endocrine cells work together to keep the body balanced. The pancreas is a glandular organ in the abdominal cavity, and it belongs to both the digestive and endocrine systems.

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The pancreas is a glandular organ in the abdominal cavity that is part of the digestive and endocrine systems. It consists of exocrine and endocrine cells that work together to maintain digestion and blood sugar levels.

Acinar cells are exocrine cells arranged into clusters called acini. These cells secrete large volumes of enzyme-rich, a...

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