RT Book, Section A1 Ciccone, Charles D. A1 Bednarek, Melissa L. A1 Miller, Kenneth L. SR Print(0) ID 1188530588 T1 Pancreatic Hormones and the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus T2 Pharmacology in Rehabilitation, 5e YR 2022 FD 2022 PB F. A. Davis Company PP New York, NY SN 9781719645348 LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1188530588 RD 2024/11/03 AB The pancreas functions uniquely as both an endocrine and an exocrine gland. The gland’s exocrine role consists of excretion of digestive enzymes into the duodenum via the pancreatic duct. Pancreatic endocrine function consists of the secretion of two principal hormones—insulin and glucagon—into the bloodstream. Insulin and glucagon are involved primarily with the regulation of blood glucose. Insulin also plays a role in protein and lipid metabolism and is important in several aspects of growth and development. Problems with the production and function of insulin cause a fairly common and clinically significant disease known as diabetes mellitus.