The pancreas is an elongated, tapered gland that is located behind the stomach and secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.
Review Date: 01/09/2007
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology,
Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System,
Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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