Which of the following statements regarding the pancreas is NOT true?
A) The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.
B) The islets of Langerhans are the exocrine portion of the pancreas.
C) The pancreas releases digestive enzymes into the duodenum.
D) The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon.
B) The islets of Langerhans are the exocrine portion of the pancreas.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) overuse of tendons during exercise to produce gains in strength. B) lifting too much weight during a weight-lifting procedure. C) stressing the body or a muscle group during exercise to improve physical fitness. D) overloading the body with prolonged exercise, which results in muscular damage.
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