What it means
The ending in words about glands. Endocrine glands release hormones into the blood (endo- = within), and exocrine glands release their product through a duct onto a surface, such as sweat or digestive juices (exo- = outside). The pancreasPAN-kree-usA long, flat gland behind the stomach that makes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.pan- allcreas fleshFull entry is both.
Related terms
hypothalamus
A small area at the base of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep and many hormones.
pancreas
A long, flat gland behind the stomach that makes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.