Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies by Maggie Norris

Author:Maggie Norris
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Published: 2011-03-30T16:00:00+00:00

Enteric endocrine

Much of the endocrine function is enteric (related to digestive processes). Precise control of nutrient intake and storage and the excretion of toxins and digestive byproducts is essential for homeostasis and metabolism.

Flat as a pancreas

Your pancreas is a fibrous, elongated, flat (as a pancake) organ that lies nestled in your abdomen near your kidneys, stomach, and small intestine. (See Figure 8-3 and the “Glands of the Endocrine System” color plate in the center of the book.) Its two tissue types have different functions:

Digestive function: It produces digestive enzymes that it secretes into the small intestine.

Endocrine function: It produces the hormones insulin and glucagon, which it secretes into the blood.

Figure 8-3: Anatomy of the pancreas.

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