Pancreatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas Inflammation is the body's natural immune response to injury or irritation It can lead to swelling, pain, and changes in how the pancreas works The pancreas is a long, flat gland that's tucked behind the stomach The pancreas helps the body digest food and regulates blood sugar
Pancreas: Functions and disorders - Medical News Today The pancreas is a large gland that plays a vital role in the digestive system It secretes enzymes that help break down food and produces insulin, which is vital for managing blood sugar
Pancreas - LWW Pancreas provides a central forum for communication of original works involving both basic and clinical research on the exocrine and endocrine pancreas and their interrelationships and consequences in disease states