Which of the following statements regarding the pancreas is INCORRECT?
A. It is actually composed of two glands.
B. Glucagon and insulin regulate the level of blood glucose in a similar fashion.
C. Pancreatic islets discharge their secretions directly into the bloodstream.
D. Beta cells secrete insulin.
B
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