Flexi Says: As an endocrine gland, the pancreas is part of the endocrine system. As such, it releases hormones (such as insulin) directly into the bloodstream for transport to cells throughout the body. As an exocrine gland, the pancreas is part of the digestive system. As such, it releases digestive enzymes into ducts that carry the enzymes to the gastrointestinal tract, where they assist with digestion.
