Chapter 1
The dual agent of the body
Chapter 2
The master of sugar control
Chapter 3
The ultimate digestive factory
Chapter 4
The history of pancreatic discovery
Chapter 5
Keeping the pancreas happy
YOUR GOAL
Master of The power of the pancreas
Ch 1 · The dual agent of the body
artiteacher The Pancreas
Just one percent, just one percent, Keeps the sugar in check while the rest digests!
BETA
artiteacher Sort hormones and enzymes to discover how the pancreas manages sugar control and digestion.
Fun Fact
Pancreas name: The word pancreas comes from Greek words meaning 'all flesh' because of its soft, boneless texture.
Glossary
pancreas (noun)
A large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and hormones into the blood. In 1869, Paul Langerhans discovered hormone-secreting cells that work alongside this organ's digestive system.
A large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and hormones into the blood. In 1869, Paul Langerhans discovered hormone-secreting cells that work alongside this organ's digestive system.
Quiz
What percentage of the pancreas is made up of hormone-producing islets of Langerhans?
Quiz
To which specific part of the small intestine does the pancreatic duct connect?