Distinguish between the exocrine and endocrine secretions of the pancreas

A) The exocrine pancreas produces acidic secretions and the endocrine pancreas produces alkaline secretions.
B) The exocrine pancreas produces mucous and the endocrine pancreas produces enzymes.
C) The exocrine pancreas produces bile and the endocrine pancreas concentrates and stores bile.
D) The exocrine pancreas produces hormones and the endocrine pancreas produces buffers and enzymes.
E) The exocrine pancreas produces buffers and enzymes and the endocrine pancreas produces hormones.


Answer: E

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