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The Pancreas Sugar Control And Digestion

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The busy islets of Langerhans

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The organ with two identities

teacher The pancreas acts as both an exocrine and an endocrine gland.

Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Pancreas name: The word pancreas comes from Greek words meaning 'all flesh' because of its soft, boneless texture.

Quizzes

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Quiz

Which type of tissue makes up the vast majority of the pancreas?

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Which of these best describes the physical shape of the human pancreas?

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What percentage of the pancreas is made up of hormone-producing islets of Langerhans?

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To which specific part of the small intestine does the pancreatic duct connect?

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Which major blood vessel lies directly behind the pancreas?

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Where is the human pancreas located?

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Who discovered the hormone-producing cell clusters in the pancreas in 1869?

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What does the Greek word 'pancreas' translate to?

Glosario

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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.

Gossip

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Gossip

Which organ is the coolest?