what is the purpose of your pancreas?
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A quick trip to Yahoo! Reference revealed that the pancreas is a small, irregularly shaped organ that resides between your stomach and your spine. The pancreas has two primary purposes: to secrete enzymes into your digestive system that help break down carbohydrates and protein, and to produce hormones that help maintain normal blood sugar levels.
The pancreas is technically part of the endocrine system, though it plays an important role in the digestive system as well. The endocrine system is a collection of glands, including your pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, that secrete hormones to monitor your metabolism and cell growth, among many other things.
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to hurt when you get cancer in it
your pancreas is the organ that produces insulin so you can digest sugar.
Well I dont know the exact purpose, but I know it helps produce insulin for you body. Without a functioning pancreas, you would be considered diabetic.
The pancreas has two primary purposes: to secrete enzymes into your digestive system that help break down carbohydrates and protein, and to produce hormones that help maintain normal blood sugar levels.
in simpler words, it helps digest your food and maintain healthy blood sugar levels
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