Exocrine Functions
- Alkaline secretion to buffer gastric pH:
- Protects duodenal mucosa
- Produces optimal pH range for pancreatic enzymes
- Enzymatic digestion (Trypsin, Amylase, Elastase, Lipase)
Endocrine Functions
- Secretion of hormones to regulate blood sugar (Insulin, Glucagon, Somatostatin)