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