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Pancreas
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An organ behind the lower part of the stomach that is the shape of a fish and about the size of a hand. It is a compound gland composed of both exocrine and endocrine tissues. The endocrine pancreas makes insulin so that the body can use glucose (sugar) for energy. The exocrine pancreas makes enzymes that help the body digest food. Spread all over the pancreas are areas called the Islets of Langerhans. The cells in these areas each have a special purpose. The alpha cells make glucagon, which raises the level of glucose in the blood; the beta cells make insulin; the delta cells make somatostatin. There are also PP cells and D1 cells, about which little is known.

Exact Synonyms
Gastrointestinal Tract, Pancreas
Pancreas, NOS
Pancreas
PANCREAS
pancreas
Pancreatic structure (body structure)
class Information
ALT_DEFINITION
  • A digestive organ in the abdomen that has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
  • A glandular organ located in the abdomen. It makes pancreatic juices, which contain enzymes that aid in digestion, and it produces several hormones, including insulin. The pancreas is surrounded by the stomach, intestines, and other organs.
  • An endoderm derived structure that produces precursors of digestive enzymes and blood glucose regulating hormones.
code

C12393

Contributing_Source
  • CDISC
  • GDC
  • mCode
  • PCDC
  • UBERON
Display_Name

Pancreas

has_dbxref

pancreasuberon

Legacy Concept Name

Pancreas

Maps_To
  • Pancreas, NOS
  • Pancreas
Preferred_Name

Pancreas

Semantic_Type

Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

UMLS_CUI

C0030274

class Relations