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What is the pancreas?
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Gland: Pancreas is a gland in the abdomen, associated with the first part of small intestine. It has two parts, one makes digestive enzymes and the other makes hormones including insulin.
Answered 6/28/2013
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Complex organ: Meaty organ that sits behind the stomach. Makes digestive enzymes released into gut and and hormones like insulin.Released into blood stream. Important organ.
Answered 12/26/2013
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