The pancreas has an endocrine function because it releases juices directly into the bloodstream, and it has an exocrine function because it releases juices into ducts. Enzymes, or digestive juices, produced by the pancreas are secreted into the small intestine to further break down food after it has left the stomach.The gland also produces the hormone insulin and secretes it into the bloodstream in order to regulate the body's glucose or sugar level. The pancreas is located in the abdomen and is a gland organ. 2  It is an important part of the digestive system, producing enzymes and hormones that help break down foods.
Click here to see the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) listing for October Sky. Filming Locations. The Universal Pictures film October Sky was filmed primarily in East Tennessee around Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Oliver Springs, Petros and Wartburg.
Featured Location: Rydell High School. It was actually filmed at Venice High School, located in Venice, S. California. The school interiors including classrooms and the dance contest were shot at Huntington Park High School (at 6020 Miles Ave, in Huntington Park, CA). The carnival at the end of the movie was shot at John Marshall High School (at 3939 Tracy St; Los Angeles).