The Pancreas

The pancreas is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine systems.

The pancreas lies in the epigastrium or upper central region of the abdomen and can vary in shape.

The pancreas serves digestive and endocrine functions, and it is composed of two types of tissue: islets of Langerhans and acini.

Pancreatic fluid contains digestive enzymes that help to further break down the carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in the chyme.