Reprinted from Sunshine Sharing
Where is it located?
The pancreas is located in the abdomen, tucked behind the stomach. It is shaped somewhat like a tadpole - fat at one end and slender at the other - and is around 25cm in length.
What does it do?
The pancreas has dual roles.
1. it is an organ of the digestive system and of the endocrine (hormonal) system. Once food has been mulched and partially digested by the stomach, it is pushed into the duodenum (first part of the small intestine). The pancreas adds its own digestive juices and enzymes to the food, via a small duct attached to the duodenum. This process is said to belong to the "exocrine pancreas".
2. The pancreas also produces the hormone insulin, which helps to control the amount of sugar in the blood. This is the role of the endocrine pancreas.
Symptoms of a diseased pancreas
The symptoms of a diseased pancreas depend on the underlying cause but may include:
Pain in the upper abdomen
Loss of appetite
Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
Back pain
Bloating
Nausea Vomiting
Digestive upsets
Passing foul-smelling and fatty feces.
Key Products for the Pancreas
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