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The Pancreas is a endocrine gland that secretes insulin (amongst other hormones).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoThis is an accessory organ attached to the digestive tract and helps to regulate glucose levels.
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∙ 12y agoit also a part of the body's hormone secreting system is associated with the digestive system because it produce and secrets digestive enzymes .
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∙ 13y agopancreas is a mixed gland situated beneath the stomach .It secrete insulin ,glucagon,which help in controlling the normal glucose level in the blood.
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What does grossly normal pancreas mean?
pancreas grossly normal
What does it mean pancreas is unremarkable by CT scan?
If the pancreas is unremarkable, it means that the pancreas appears normal.
Who founded the pancreas?
God founded the pancreas when he created man. However if you mean who found the pancreas, It was St. Pancreas whilst operating on somebody in the train station St. Pancreas which was also named after him due to his heroicness on that day
What does the greek word pancreas mean?
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What does atrophic pancreas mean?
It means the pancreas did not fully form. Depending on the degree it would usually not be a problem.
Does the term hepatic mean pertaining to the pancreas?
No, "pancreatic" means pertaining to the pancreas. Hepatic means pertaining to the liver.
What does Pancreas mean in greek mythology?
The pancreas is an organ, not a mythological figure. In Greek, the word means "all flesh".
What is the the organ the releases glucose in the bloodstream?
The small intestine adds glucose from the food you eat, into the blood stream. Perhaps you mean insulin which regulates the uptake of glucose. Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets. The pancreas is the organ in this case.
Calcium deposits on the pancreas?
Calcifiaction was found in my pancreas s\what does this mean?
When the MRI reads a heterogeneous signal what does that mean?
What does heterogeneous signal mean within pancreas
Pan-carious cancer in dogs?
Perhaps you mean "pancreas" cancer?
What does excess fat in pancreas mean?
usually pacreatitis causing hypertriglyceridemia
