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Some Information to
Understand The Purpose of
      the Pancreas
Location of
Pancreas
The Pancreas is
located behind
the stomach
which is deep in
the body. It is
shaped like a fish
and 6 inches long
and less than 2
inches wide.
Pancreas
Close Up
The pancreas has
a common bile
duct, Pancreatic
duct and is
attached to the
small intestines.
Pancreas
Purpose
The Pancreas
produces
proteins and
sodium
bicarbonates.
Conclusion
This is to help
understand what
important role
the pancreas has
a part of the
function of your
body.
Pancreas
Juices
Bile is produced
by the liver and
stored in the gall
bladder, then
joiners the
pancreatic juices
to empty into the
small intestines.
Purpose of
Pancreas
Juices
The smell and taste
of food as well as
the eating of food
triggers the bile and
pancreas enzymes to
mix and be released
into the small
intestines to
neutralize the
stomach acids to
digest food into
smaller pieces.
Conclusion
This is to show
how important
the pancreas is to
the function of
your body.

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