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The pancreas is a small (5 to 6 inches) gland that produces insulin and enzymes used for digestion. Insulin regulates the use of blood sugar throughout the body and is therefore necessary for life. The pancreas also produces a fluid that neutralizes stomach acid.
The pancreas produces and secretes digestive enzymes which break down carbohydrates (amylase) and fats (lipase).
The beta cells of the pancreas also make insulin which helps control blood glucose levels and allows glucose to enter the cells to be used for energy.
Pancreas: Function
The pancreas is a small organ, approximately six inches long, located in the upper abdomen, and adjacent to the small intestine. It lies toward your back. Because it is so deep within your body, doctors have difficulty diagnosing disease in the pancreas.
The PancreasCompletes the job of breaking down protein, carbohydrates, and fats using digestive juices of pancreas combined with juices from the intestines.Secretes hormones that affect the level of sugar in the blood.
Produces chemicals that neutralize stomach acids that pass from the stomach into the small intestine by using substances in pancreatic juice.
Contains Islets of Langerhans, which are tiny groups of specialized cells that are scattered throughout the organ.
- These cells secrete:
- Glucagon-raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood
- Insulin-stimulates cells to use glucose
- Somatostatin-may regulate the secretion of glucagons and insulin.
It has two functions:
1) It secretes digestive enzymes into the intestines.
2) It has hormone producing islands of cells that control the glucose levels in the blood by secreting insulin (to lower it) and glucagon (to raise it). It also secretes other hormones called somatostain and pancreatic polypeptide
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoMostly glucose concentration of the blood. The Islets of Langerhans detect the change and if it is too high secrete insulin. If it's too low, secrete glucagon.
Insulin and glucagon are protein hormones.
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∙ 6y agoA healthy pancreas balances the blood sugar level by "releasing just the right amount of insulin as glucose levels wax and wane throughout the day".
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Whwt disease affects the ability of the pancreas to produce insulin?
Cancer
Diabetes affects the bodys ability to do what?
glucose, Sugar
How does the presence of the pancreas in the control period affect the amount of glucose in the blood?
Its affects the amount of glucose becuase it lowers down the presence of the cells occured in the pancreas.
What does disease affect?
Diseases are all different. Diabetes affects the pancreas, as Heart disease affects the heart. Diseases are different, and every one does not effect the same one.
What organ does Gonadocorticoids target?
The testes and the ovaries, hence the beginning of the name 'Gonad'. Furthermore it affects the Thyroid and the pancreas.
Does CF effect more than the lungs?
CF, Cystic fibrosis affects mainly the lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines.
What organs do type 2 diabetes affect?
Diabetes Mellitus affects the pancreas and Diabetes Insipidus affects the kidneys. Diabetes Mellitus is a condition that causes the pancreas to produce little or no insulin. Insulin is essential to the blood as it breaks down all the unwanted sugar in the bloodstream and can be naturally produced by the pancreas or artificially produced by doctors and scientists. I am sorry as i know very little about Diabetes Insipidus. i hope i have satisfied your request. :)
What does the number os speed for cds mean?
infection cystic fibrosis inherited treatment ministration cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder which affects the lungs and pancreas's
What organ does insulin affect?
Insulin is produced in the pancreas, but it affects every organ in the body. All organs metabolize sugar, and sugar metabolism is regulated by insulin.
Where is glucagon made?
Glucagon is made in the pancreas
Which organ in human body produces insulin?
The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes along with the enzymes insulin and glucagon.
Which endocrine gland is also part of the digestive system?
The pancreas is part of the Endocrine and Digestive Systems.
