The main pancreatic duct runs the entire length of the pancreas and delivers insulin and other hormones into the small intestine.

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The main pancreatic duct runs the entire length of the pancreas and delivers pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes, not hormones like insulin, into the small intestine. Insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by the pancreatic islets.

The Main Pancreatic Duct Runs the Entire Length of the Pancreas