Which is not correct regarding the pancreas?

A.   It is located posterior to the stomach, between the small intestine and the spleen.
B.   It is a heterocrine, or mixed, gland.
C.   It is elongated in shape, spongy, and nodular.
D.   The majority of cells in the pancreas are pancreatic acini.
E.   It does not begin to secrete its hormones until puberty.


E

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