What is the role of the pancreas?

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Sarthak · Mandira P.
Jul 24, 2017

Pancreas is a very important organ situated in the loop of the deodenum. Pancreas is endocrine as well as exocrine in function.

Explanation:

  • Endocrine Part of Pancreas:

The islets of Langerhans are small patches of alpha, beta and delta cells.These secrete hormones such as insulin and glucagon which help in regulation of glucose level in the blood.

  • Exocrine part of pancreas

Acinar pancreatic cells function as exocrine glands secreting digestive juices which contain important enzymes which help in digestion of food.

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