Which is not correct regarding the pancreas?
A. It does not begin to secrete its hormones until puberty.
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 elongated in shape, spongy, and nodular.
E. It is a heterocrine, or mixed, gland.
Answer: A
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