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List two different functions performed by pancreas of the body.

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i] Pancreas act as a gland by secreting pancreatic juice which contains enzymes.
ii] Secretes hormones like
Insulin: regulates/ decreases blood sugar level.
Glucagon: regulates / increases blood sugar level 25]
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