Abstract

Dr. Vikash*, Dr. Sakshi and Dr. Subhash Upadhyay

ABSTRACT

The pancreas is an elongated, tapered organ located across the back of the belly, behind the stomach. The right side of the organ called the head. It is the widest part of the organ and lies in the curve of the duodenum, the first division of the small intestine. The tapered left side extends slightly upward called the body of the pancreas and ends near the spleen. It is called the tail. The enzymes secreted by the exocrine gland in the pancreas help break down carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and acids in the duodenum. These enzymes travel down the pancreatic duct into the bile duct in an inactive form. When they enter the duodenum, they are activated. The exocrine tissue also secretes a bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid in the duodenum. This is the first section of the small intestine. The main hormones secreted by the endocrine gland in the pancreas are insulin and glucagon, which regulate the level of glucose in the blood and somatostatin, which prevents the release of insulin and glucagon. It is part of the digestive system and produces insulin and other important enzymes and hormones that help break down foods. 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.