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Location:
located across the back of abdomen,
behind
the stomach |
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It is made up exocrine and endocrine tissues |
The endocrine tissue in turn consists islets
of
LANGERHANS,
which is made up of a and ß cells |
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secrete
enzymes which help to break down foods |
amylase:
break
down carbohydrates |
trypsin:
break
down proteins |
Chymotrypsin:
break
down proteins |
lipase:
break
down lipids |
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a cells:
secrete
glucagons |
ß-cells:
secrete
insulin |
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