Pancreas

The pancreas is a large fish-like gland located behind the stomach and close to the duodenum-the first part of the small intestine.

Functions of the pancreas include:

1. Produce and secrete digestive juices or enzymes, which aid in the digestion of food.

2. Produce and release the hormones insulin ad glucagon into the blood. These hormones help in regulating blood sugar.

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Related topics:
Acute Pancreatitis
Chronic Pancreatitis
ECRP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

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