The pancreas is a compound gland (heterocrine). The exocrine portion secretes:
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Correct answer: Pancreatic juice with enzymes
The exocrine part of the pancreas consists of acini that secrete pancreatic juice into the duodenum. This juice contains digestive enzymes like trypsinogen, chymotrypsinogen, amylase, lipase, and nuclease.
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