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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

The pancreas is a tubuloalveolar gland and has '''exocrine''' and '''[[Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology|endocrine]]''' tissues. The '''exocrine''' part secretes pancreatic juice; a solution containing enzymes for carbohydrate, protein and triacylglycerol digestion. Pancreatic juice drains into the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]] where it is functional. It is the larger of the two parts of the pancreas. The '''endocrine''' part secretes hormones for the regulation of blood glucose concentration, including insulin, glucagon and somatostatin. The functional units of the exocrine part are the ''islets of Langerhans''.

The pancreas is a tubuloalveolar gland and has '''exocrine''' and '''[[Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology|endocrine]]''' tissues. The '''exocrine''' part secretes pancreatic juice; a solution containing enzymes for carbohydrate, protein and triacylglycerol digestion. Pancreatic juice drains into the [[Small Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]] where it is functional. It is the larger of the two parts of the pancreas. The '''endocrine''' part secretes hormones for the regulation of blood glucose concentration, including insulin, glucagon and somatostatin. The functional units of the exocrine part are the ''islets of Langerhans''.

===Development===

===Development===

'''Enzymatic Digestion'''

'''Enzymatic Digestion'''

*The alkaline secretion contains digestive enyzmes that can digest protein, carbohydrates and lipids. Digestion is discussed in the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]].

*The alkaline secretion contains digestive enyzmes that can digest protein, carbohydrates and lipids. Digestion is discussed in the [[Small Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]].

*The following table lists the enzymes secreted by the pancreas and their effects:

*The following table lists the enzymes secreted by the pancreas and their effects: