Kõhunäärme
Kõhunäärme, known in English as the pancreas, is a gland organ in the upper abdomen. It plays a vital role in both digestion and hormone production. Anatomically, it is located behind the stomach and is about 6-10 inches long. It is divided into three parts: the head, body, and tail. The head is the widest part and is connected to the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine, through a duct. The tail extends to the spleen.
The pancreas has two main functions. Firstly, it is an exocrine gland that produces digestive enzymes. These
Secondly, the pancreas is also an endocrine gland. Within its tissue are clusters of cells called the