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Quick Answer. The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine functions. The pancreas belongs to the body's endocrine system, which secretes and regulates all the hormones in the bloodstream. Continue Reading.
In the pancreas, part of the organ is an exocrine gland (the acini) secreting and part is endocrine , i.e., the islets of Langerhans which secrete various hormones such as insulin and glucagon. In the digestive system, some cells are endocrine cells, i.e., the enteroendocrine cells. Other endocrine organs include the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pituitary gland. The thyroid gland is located dorsolateral to the trachea, close to the larynx. It has two lobes that are connected by a narrow isthmus.