For Pancreas we have terms and definitions in 14 topics. The topics are Anti-Aging, Cancer, Cholesterol, Dairy Production, Diabetes, HIV and AIDs, Health, Huntingtons Disease, Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Di, Medical, Naturopathic, Organ Donors, Organ Transplant and Science.

Pancreas (Anti-Aging)

the gland responsible for insulin production.

Pancreas (Cancer)

A glandular organ located in the abdomen. It makes pancreatic juices, which contain enzymes that aid in digestion, and it produces several hormones, including insulin. The pancreas is surrounded by the stomach, intestines, and other organs.

Pancreas (Cholesterol)

A fish-shaped spongy grayish-pink organ about 6 inches (15 cm) long that stretches across the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The head of the pancreas is on the right side of the abdomen and is connected to the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine). The narrow end of the pancreas, called the tail, extends to the left side of the body.
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Pancreas (Dairy Production)

An irregularly shaped gland that secretes pancreatic juice into the duodenum and produces insulin that is released into the blood.

Pancreas (Diabetes)

An organ behind the lower part of the stomach that is about the size of a hand. It has two major responsibilities: part (the endocrine pancreas) makes insulin so that the body can use glucose (sugar) for energy. Another part (the exocrine pancreas) makes enzymes that help the body digest food.Spread all over the pancreas are areas called the Islets of Langerhans. The cells in these areas each have a special purpose. The alpha cells make glucagon, which raises the level of glucose in the blood; the beta cells make insulin; the delta cells make somatostatin. There are also the PP cells and the D1 cells, about which little is known.

Pancreas (HIV and AIDs)

A gland situated near the stomach that secretes a digestive fluid into the intestine through one or more ducts and also secretes the hormone insulin.

Pancreas (Health)

Long gland that lies behind the stomach, which manufactures insulin and digestive enzymes.

Pancreas (Huntingtons Disease)

A large gland that secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.

Pancreas (Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Di)

Gland that makes enzymes for digestion and the hormone insulin.

Pancreas (Medical)

A long gland located behind the stomach that produces enzymes that help to break down food and hormones (insulin and glucagon) that help to regulate glucose levels in the blood

Pancreas (Naturopathic)

This is a gland situated above the navel in the abdominal cavity that extends from the left side to the center, with its head tucked into the curve of the duodenum. It is 6-8 inches long, weighs 3 or 4 ounces, secretes pancreatic enzymes and alkali into the duodenum in concert with the gallbladder and liver, and secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon into the blood. Insulin acts to facilitate the absorption of blood glucose into fuel-needing cells, and glucagon stimulates a slow release of glucose from the liver, primarily to supply fuel to the brain. That most cherished organ uses one-quarter of the sugar in the blood and has no fuel storage. Pancreatic enzymes are basically those that digest fats, carbohydrates and proteins into their smaller components of fatty acids+glycerol, maltose, and amino acids...as well as curdling milk (thought you might want to know).

Pancreas (Organ Donors)

Long, irregularly shaped gland, which lies behind the stomach, and secretes pancreatic juice into the lower end of the stomach that aids in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. The pancreas can be donated and transplanted.

Pancreas (Organ Transplant)

An organ that produces the insulin hormone needed to regulate blood sugar levels, and produces enzymes to aid in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. The pancreas can be donated and transplanted typically for diabetic patients who suffer kidney failure.

Pancreas (Science)

An organ in the body located behind the stomach which produces digestive juices (enzymes and buffers), insulin and hormones

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