What is the pancreas and what are its functions?

The pancreas is an organ located posterior to the liver and has both exocrine and endocrine funct...

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What is the pancreas and what are its functions?

The pancreas is an organ located posterior to the liver and has both exocrine and endocrine functions.
The exocrine function of the pancreas includes the secretion of enzymes such as trypsinogen, amylase, and lipase, which are involved in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, respectively.
The endocrine function of the pancreas involves the secretion of hormones such as insulin and glucagon, which are involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels.
Bile is also involved in the digestion of fats and is secreted into the duodenum from the beginning of digestion.

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O pâncreas é um órgão localizado posteriormente ao fígado e tem funções tanto exócrinas quanto endócrinas. A função exócrina do pâncreas inclui a secreção de enzimas como tripsinogênio, amilase e lipase, que estão envolvidas na digestão de proteínas, carboidratos e gorduras, respectivamente. A função endócrina do pâncreas envolve a secreção de hormônios como insulina e glucagon, que estão envolvidos na regulação dos níveis de glicose no sangue.

What is the pancreas and what are its functions? The pancreas is an organ located posterior to the liver and has both exocrine and endocrine funct...

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