The pancreas /ˈpæŋkriəs/ 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.
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