Body of pancreas
Body of Pancreas
The Body of Pancreas (pronunciation: /ˈbɒdi ɒv ˈpænkrɪəs/) is the central part of the pancreas, a vital organ in the human body.
Etymology
The term "Body of Pancreas" is derived from the Latin words 'pan' meaning 'all' and 'kreas' meaning 'flesh', referring to the organ's comprehensive role in the body's digestive and endocrine systems.
Definition
The Body of Pancreas is the largest part of the pancreas, located between the head of pancreas and the tail of pancreas. It is responsible for the production of several important hormones, including insulin and glucagon, which regulate the body's sugar levels. It also produces pancreatic juice, which aids in digestion.
Related Terms
- Pancreas: The organ in which the Body of Pancreas is located.
- Head of Pancreas: The part of the pancreas that is closest to the duodenum.
- Tail of Pancreas: The narrow part of the pancreas that is farthest from the duodenum.
- Insulin: A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Glucagon: A hormone that works with insulin to control blood sugar levels.
- Pancreatic Juice: A liquid secreted by the pancreas that contains enzymes for digestion.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Body of pancreas
- Wikipedia's article - Body of pancreas
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski