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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.
The pancreas contains exocrine glands that produce enzymes important to digestion. These enzymes include trypsin and chymotrypsin to digest proteins; amylase for the digestion of carbohydrates; and lipase to break down fats.