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What is pancreas ? Mention the major secretions of pancreas that are helpful in digestion.

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution 1. **Definition of Pancreas**: - The pancreas is a compound gland that has both exocrine and endocrine functions. It is an elongated organ located between the limbs of the U-shaped duodenum. 2. **Structure of the Pancreas**: - The pancreas consists of two main parts: the exocrine part and the endocrine part. - The exocrine part is made up of rounded lobules known as acini, which are responsible for secretion. ...
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