Which of the following is NOT true about the pancreas?
A)Exocrine tissue produces digestive enzymes.
B)Endocrine tissue produces hormones.
C)Exocrine tissue is called the pancreatic islets.
D)The hormones released maintain glucose homeostasis.

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Exocrine tissue is NOT called the pancreatic islets. The pancreatic islets are actually made up of endocrine tissue, which produces hormones such as insulin and glucagon. Exocrine tissue in the pancreas produces digestive enzymes that are released into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of food.

Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Pancreas