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- Connected to the small intestine
- Approx 6 inches long
- Located against the spine
- Location makes diagnosis of pancreatic disease difficultNational Pancreas Foundation: About the Pancreas
- Compound gland that contains exocrine and endocrine tissueMedicineNet: Pancreas Definition
- Connected to the liver and gallbladderMedicineNet: Pancreas Definition
- Approximately 40,000 diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in U.S. in 2008American Cancer Society: What Are the Key Statistics About Cancer of the Pancreas?
- Pancreatic cancer is 4th leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.American Cancer Society: What Are the Key Statistics About Cancer of the Pancreas?
- 1966: First pancreas transplant[MedHunters.com: Transplant Timeline — Pancreas and Liver
- 1974: First islet-cell transplant[MedHunters.com: Transplant Timeline — Pancreas and Liver
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The pancreas is a small organ located in the upper abdomen. Its main function is to aid in digestion. It does so by producing insulin to regulate blood sugar, and enzymes that help digest food.National Pancreas Foundation: About the Pancreas
Pancreas Health
Several factors impact the health of the pancreas, including blood sugar, level of exercise, weight, fat intake, smoking and alcohol consumption.American Diabetes Association: How to Prevent or Delay Diabetes Mayo Clinic: Pancreatitis PreventionPancreas Diseases
Some common pancreas problems are: acute or chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, diabetes, and pancreatic enzyme insufficiency.Jackson Siegelbaum: Pancreas DiseasePancreatic Acinar Cells
These exocrine cells (cells that make products that will exit the body) produce enzymes that aid in digestion, including proteases to break down proteins, lipases to break down fats and amylase to break down carbohydrates.John Hopkins Medicine: Pancreas Overview Colostate.edu: ExocrinePancreatic Islet of Langerhans Cells
These endocrine cells (cells that secrete products into the bloodstream) produce hormones: insulin, glucagon and somatostatin.John Hopkins Medicine: Pancreas Overview Insulin lowers blood sugar, while glucagon raises blood sugar.Colostate.edu:Glucagon Somatostatin has varying effects on the nervous system, pancreas, digestive system, and pituitary gland.Colostate.edu:Somatostatin-
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Pancreas Questions
What are the risks to the pancreas after bypass surgery? 2 AnswersI am sorry, I not sure if I understand your question, I am assuming you are referring to pancreas bypass surgery, which are done to help relieve the symptoms of... read more
What are the risks to the pancreas after gastric bypass surgery? 1 AnswerI'll start this out with saying I'm no where near an expert nor do I have any medical training. But, from what I've read, there seems to be a problem with the P... read more
Does anyone know what their pancreas is supposed to look like? 1 AnswerThe pancreas is a 6- to 10-inch (18 to 25 cm) long organ located behind the stomach in the back of the abdomen. It is spongy and shaped somewhat like a fish tha... read more -
Pancreas Books and Research
- Pancreas Journal: Article Archives
- Joplink.net: Journal of the Pancreas
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International: Artificial Pancreas Project
- Amazon.com: Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin
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@richardbranson Better yet, I would like to grow my own kidneys and pancreas. That way I don't need all the awful anti-reject drugs.
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@richardbranson Hi! I don't suppose you could get the word out for ppl to donate organs more than they are. I need a kidney & pancreas,
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Right off to college to ponder my dream & practise my Reflexology which always hurts my feet on my liver & pancreas I wonder why lol ;-)
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Going to sleep because @smashbox0's face makes my pancreas hurt.
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@Loucreates But if it's in your pancreas it's hard to reach.
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