Where is the pancreas in the body

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The pancreas is an important organ of the human body, and its mediating effect on the human body is particularly obvious. Many people have never understood the location of the pancreas, and I just learned about it recently.

Where is the pancreas in the body

1、 Location. The pancreas "lives in seclusion" behind the peritoneum, and its popularity is far less than that of its neighboring stomach, duodenum, liver and gallbladder. However, several digestive enzymes in pancreatic juice secreted by the pancreas play a "leading role" in the process of food digestion, especially in the digestion of fat.

2、 Function. The main component of exocrine is pancreatic juice, which contains basic bicarbonate and various digestive enzymes. Its function is to neutralize gastric acid and digest sugar, protein and fat.

3、 Volume. There is a very inconspicuous small organ deep in our upper abdomen, which is the pancreas. Although the pancreas is small, but the role of extraordinary, it can be said that it is one of the most important organs in the human body. Inflammation is an indispensable phenomenon in the body.

matters needing attention

The role of the pancreas is obvious, usually when its protection is particularly important, to prevent the phenomenon of overeating.