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Body of pancreas

Pancreas
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Anatomy of the pancreas
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1: Head of pancreas
2: Uncinate process of pancreas
3: Pancreatic notch
4: Body of pancreas
5: Anterior surface of pancreas
6: Inferior surface of pancreas
7: Superior margin of pancreas
8: Anterior margin of pancreas
9: Inferior margin of pancreas
10: Omental tuber
11: Tail of pancreas
12: Duodenum
Details
Precursor Pancreatic buds
Artery Inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery, anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery, posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery, splenic artery
Vein Pancreaticoduodenal veins, pancreatic veins
Nerve Pancreatic plexus, celiac ganglia, vagus nerve
Lymph Splenic lymph nodes, celiac lymph nodes and superior mesenteric lymph nodes
Identifiers
Latin Pancreas
Greek Πάγκρεας (Pánkreas)
MeSH A03.734
TA A05.9.01.001
FMA 7198
Anatomical terminology
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The pancreas /ˈpæŋkriəs/ is a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. In humans, it is located in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. It is an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide which circulate in the blood. The pancreas is also a digestive organ, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that assist digestion and absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. These enzymes help to further break down the carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in the chyme. The pancreas is also known as mixed gland.

The pancreas is an endocrine organ that lies in the upper left part of the abdomen. It is found behind the stomach. The pancreas is about 15 cm (6 in) long.


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