The pancreas is a compound acinotubular gland located behind the stomach. The pancreas is both an exocrine and an endocrine organ. The exocrine part of the pancreas helps in the digestion of food, whereas, the endocrine part of the pancreas functions to regulate blood sugar levels. In cases when the pancreas does not function completely then the doctors advise transplant of the pancreas.
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