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    The pancreas is a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. It produces several important hormones, including insulin,glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide which circulate in the blood. It is also a digestive organ, secreting digestive enzymes that assist digestion and absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.

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    The pancreas is a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. It produces several important hormones, including insulin,glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide which circulate in the blood. It is also a digestive organ, secreting digestive enzymes that assist digestion and absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.

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    Pancreas How It Works

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    The pancreas is a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. It produces several important hormones, including insulin,glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide which circulate in the blood. It is also a digestive organ, secreting digestive enzymes that assist digestion and absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.

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    Home / Daily Health Tips / Learn More About Pancreas

    Learn More About Pancreas


    Posted by: admin in Daily Health Tips, Featured August 1, 2014
    The pancreas /pkris/ is a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine
    system of vertebrates. In humans it is located in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach.
    It is an endocrine gland producing several important hormones,
    including insulin,glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide which circulate in
    the blood. The pancreas is also a digestive organ, secretingpancreatic
    juice containing digestive enzymes that assist digestion and absorption of nutrients in
    the small intestine. These enzymeshelp to further break down the carbohydrates, proteins,
    and lipids in the chyme. Wikipedia.
    Heres am infographic for a better understanding about pancreas.

    Credits to owner of the infographic.


    Image credits: www.apsu.edu

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