Pancreas
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The pancreas is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates. It is both exocrine (secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzyme) and endocrine (producing several important hormone, including insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin). It also produces digestive enzymes that pass into the small intestine. These enzymes help in the further breakdown of the carbohydrates, protein, and fat in the chyme.
Under a microscope, stained sections of the pancreas reveal two...
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