9 Human body facts about function of pancreas

Pancreas comes from Greek: “pan” meaning “all,” and “kreas” – meat. Tweet This

Pancreas controls blood sugars by producing insulin and glucagon. Tweet This

After each meal blood sugar surges and insulin is released to take care. Tweet This

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When blood glucose gets too low, glucagon makes the liver release sugars. Tweet This

Known mostly for insulin production, pancreas also produces digestive enzymes. Tweet This

Pancreas produces baking soda, thus neutralising the stomach acids in the intestines. Tweet This

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Beta cells in pancreas release insulin. Their malfunction causes diabetes. Tweet This

Pancreatic cancer is notorious for having the highest mortality rate of all cancers. Tweet This

Pancreatic cancer cannot be diagnosed in its early stages when surgical intervention is still an option. Tweet This

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