Pancreas

The pancreas is located behind the liver and is where the hormone insulin is produced. Insulin is used by the body to store and utilize glucose.

Review Date: 10/10/2005
Reviewed By: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director RxRemedy

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