Pancreas
Published on Dec 05, 2015
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THE PANCREAS
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The pancreas is an organ the upper abdomen. Enzymes (chemicals) made by cells in the pancreas pass into the gut to help digest food. The hormones insulin and glucagon are also made in the pancreas and help to regulate the blood sugar level.
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The pancreas is an organ in the upper abdomen. It is about the size of a hand. The pancreas is in the upper abdomen and lies behind the stomach and intestines (guts). The pancreas has a connection to the duodenum (the first part of the gut, which is connected to the stomach) via a duct (tube). This connecting duct allows the enzymes produced by the pancreas to pass into the intestines.
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This system helps to keep the level of glucose in your blood at a steady level. When you eat, levels of sugar in your blood rise and insulin helps to bring them down.
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To make digestive enzymes which help us to digest food. Enzymes are special chemicals which help to speed up your body’s processes. To make hormones which regulate our metabolism.
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Problems that may occur if this malfunctions is:
Upper abdominal pain that radiates into the back. It may be aggravated by eating, especially foods high in fat.
Swollen and tender abdomen.
Nausea and vomiting.
Fever.
Increased heart rate.
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