The pancreas is located behind the stomach and in front of the spine. It is shaped like a thin pear and is about 6 inches long. It has both endocrine and exocrine functions. The endocrine cells secrete hormones like insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream to control blood sugar levels. The exocrine cells secrete digestive enzymes into the pancreatic ducts to break down carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Common pancreatic diseases include acute pancreatitis, where the pancreas becomes swollen and releases digestive juices into the bloodstream, and chronic pancreatitis, which causes irreversible structural damage.

1. THE PANCREAS
Found behind the stomach & in front of spine, Shaped like thin pear & long about 6 inches
ENDOCRINE
α- and β- cells secrete
HORMONES
Insulin & Glucagon
into blood the BLOODSTREAM
blood sugar level
EXOCRINE
acinar cells secrete
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES
CARBOHYDRATES, LIPIDS & PROTEINS
break down
controls
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2. Dr Dhaval O Mangukiya
Pancreas Acute
Pancreatitis
Pancreas became
swollen and releases
digestive juices into
the bloodstream
Chronic
Pancreatitis
Irreversible
structural damage
to pancreas
Alcoholism
Gallstone
Abdominal injury
Repetitive acute
pancreatitis
Common problems of PANCREAS

3. Warning Signs & symptoms
Fever
Tachycardia
Tenderness & Distension
Weight loss
Nausea & Vomiting
Anorexia
Epigastric Pain
Diarrhea or Constipation
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4. Dr Dhaval O Mangukiya
Laboratory tests
Ultrasound of
abdomen
CT Scan
Diagnosis
Treatment
Using ERCP technology, doctors can
place stents where there is a stricture
or narrowing of the ducts. Modern
equipment like Endosonography and
laparoscopic surgery have changed the
outcome and quality of life even after
major pancreatic surgery.
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