What is the pancreas? The pancreas is an elongated lobular gland extending from the C-loop of the duodenum to the hilum of the spleen. Due to its shape, the pancreas is divided into a head, neck, body and tail for descriptive purposes. An extensive ductule network and large pancreatic duct empties into the common bile >> Read More ...
The pancreas plays multiple roles in digestion, absorption, metabolism and storage of nutrients. Its diverse functions can be broadly divided into its dual glandular activity : Exocrine – digestive enzymes secreted into the small intestine. Endocrine – hormones secreted directly into the blood stream. >> Read More ...
What are the bowels? The digestive tract is made up of different parts that collectively comprise a single long cavity. There are a number of terms that are used to refer to the digestive tract and sometimes these terms are used interchangeably and even incorectly. Here is an explanation of some of the common terms. The >> Read More ...
