The pancreas is an oblong flattened gland, about six inches long, located deep in the abdomen, sandwiched between the stomach and the spine. It has five main parts – the tail, body, neck, head and ...
T he pancreas is responsible for two key functions in our body: the production of enzymes necessary for digestion and the ...
The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach and near the spleen. It performs both exocrine and endocrine functions. The exocrine cells release digestive enzymes to assist with breaking down food.
The liver and pancreas are the main actors in glucose metabolism, but not the only ones. Muscles, adipose tissue and the brain play different roles. However, the prize for the best new actor in ...
Gut microbes can regulate the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas and hormone production of the gastrointestinal tract, findings that may help develop potential treatments for diabetes ...
The study proposes the immune system as a major regulator of blood sugar. The functions of hormones like insulin and glucagon ...