The nurse is aware that the pancreas is the only gland that is both endocrine and exocrine. Which secretion is related to the endocrine function of the pancreas?

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Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets, making it a part of the pancreas's endocrine function, which involves secreting hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate blood sugar levels.

The Nurse Is Aware That the Pancreas Is the Only