PancreasThe pancreas is an organ in the upper belly, behind
the stomach and close to the spine. It makes digestive enzymes that your body
uses to break down and process food. The pancreas also makes insulin, the
hormone that regulates sugar (glucose) in the blood. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Current as of:
May 5, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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