What subsystem does the pancreas belong in?

Answer 1

The Abdominal cavity. The pancreas is both an Exocrine and Endocrine gland.

As an exocrine gland it produces and secretes pancreatic juice, which digests all the components of food in the small intestine. As an endocrine gland, the pancreas secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. Completes the job of breaking down protein, carbohydrates, and fats using digestive juices of pancreas combined with juices from the intestines.

Secretes hormones that affect the level of sugar in the blood.

Produces chemicals that neutralize stomach acids that pass from the stomach into the small intestine by using substances in pancreatic juice.

Contains Islets of Langerhans, which are tiny groups of specialized cells that are scattered throughout the organ.

• These cells secrete:
  • Glucagon---raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood
  • Insulin---stimulates cells to use glucose
  • Somatostatin---may regulate the secretion of glucagons and insulin.

This organ belongs to the digestive system and preform the above functions which is necessary for digestion to be completed.

Answer 2

The pancreas belongs to the digestive system and the endocrine system

Answer 3

The pancrease is a dual function gland belonging to the endocrine and exocrine systems.

Answer 4

The pancreas belongs to the digestive system and the endocrine system.

Answer 5

Urinary System

Answer 6

endocrine