JAMB Biology 1999 Question 31

Question 31

Hormonal Coordination

In mammals, the organ which performs digestive and endocrine functions is the

  1. A.liver
  2. B.pancreas
  3. C.gastric gland
  4. D.salivary gland.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (pancreas)

Explanation

The pancreas makes digestive enzymes and also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the blood.