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Pancreas
Meaning
Noun
●
In Anatomy:
A
gland
near
the
stomach
which
secretes
a
fluid
into the
duodenum
to help with food
digestion
. The
fluid
contains
protease
,
carbohydrase
and
lipase
, which
breaks down
larger
molecules
into
smaller
pieces
. The
pancreas
also
produces
the
hormones
insulin
and
glucagon
which
regulate
blood sugar
. These
hormones
are
released
into the
cardiovascular
system.
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