Which is the largest endocrine gland in our body? Is it pancreas or thyroid gland? Pancreas seems to appear larger in size as compared to the thyroid gland but the answer is thyroid gland . So please explain why . But please answer fast exams are from 13 this month......
The thyroid gland is considered as the largest endocrine gland in the body which secretes three hormones T3, T4, and calcitonin.
You are correct regarding the context "Pancreas seems to appear larger in size", but pancreas is not considered as largest endocrine gland. This is because pancreas is considered to be a heterocrine gland i.e both an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland. The endocrine portion is merely 1% of the total mass of the pancreas, rest is the exocrine portion.
The exocrine portion secretes digestive enzymes that are carried by a duct to the small intestines. The endocrine portion produces the hormones glucagon and insulin.
You are correct regarding the context "Pancreas seems to appear larger in size", but pancreas is not considered as largest endocrine gland. This is because pancreas is considered to be a heterocrine gland i.e both an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland. The endocrine portion is merely 1% of the total mass of the pancreas, rest is the exocrine portion.
The exocrine portion secretes digestive enzymes that are carried by a duct to the small intestines. The endocrine portion produces the hormones glucagon and insulin.