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(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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pancreas
noun
(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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(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.