Pancreas

Pancreas

An elongated retroperitoneal organ with head, neck, body, and tail regions. The head is nestled in the C-curve of the duodenum. The main pancreatic duct joins the common bile duct at the hepatopancreatic ampulla (of Vater). Islets of Langerhans are scattered endocrine clusters.

유형 Organ
신체 계통 Digestive
신체 부위 Abdomen
상위 구조물 viscus
라틴어 명칭 Pancreas
FMA ID 7198

기능

A dual-function organ with exocrine function (producing digestive enzymes including lipase, amylase, and trypsin) and endocrine function (producing insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin for blood glucose regulation).

임상적 의의

Diabetes mellitus results from insufficient insulin production (Type 1) or insulin resistance (Type 2). Acute pancreatitis is commonly caused by gallstones or alcohol. Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers.

자주 묻는 질문

What is the Pancreas?
An elongated retroperitoneal organ with head, neck, body, and tail regions. The head is nestled in the C-curve of the duodenum. The main pancreatic duct joins the common bile duct at the hepatopancreatic ampulla (of Vater). Islets of Langerhans are scattered endocrine clusters.
What is the function of the Pancreas?
A dual-function organ with exocrine function (producing digestive enzymes including lipase, amylase, and trypsin) and endocrine function (producing insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin for blood glucose regulation).
What body system is the Pancreas part of?
The Pancreas is part of the Digestive.
What conditions affect the Pancreas?
Diabetes mellitus results from insufficient insulin production (Type 1) or insulin resistance (Type 2). Acute pancreatitis is commonly caused by gallstones or alcohol. Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers.
Where is the Pancreas located?
The Pancreas is located in the Abdomen region of the body.

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