In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Pancreas 2. Composition of Pancreatic Juice 3. Regulation 4. Pancreatic 5. Effects. Structure of Pancreas: Pancreas is a dual organ. It has endocrine portion and exocrine portion. The exocrine part resembles the salivary glands in histology; being formed of acini arranged into lobules. Cells of the acini contain numerous mitochondria, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin of Pancreas 2. Location and Structure of Pancreas 3. Hormones 4. Disorders. Origin of Pancreas: It is derived from the endoderm of the embryo. Location and Structure of Pancreas: The pancreas lies inferior to the stomach in a bend of the duodenum. It is both an exocrine and an endocrine gland. [...]
The following points highlight the two major diseases of Pancreas. The diseases are: 1. Acute Pancreatitis 2. Anemia’s. Pancreas: Disease # 1. Acute Pancreatitis: This is a serious disorder which may lead to hemorrhagic necrosis of the pancreas, peritonitis and death. It usually occurs in middle-aged and elderly persons. The main symptom is the sudden onset of agonizing pain in [...]