The pancreas is a gland organ located in the abdomen. it is apart of the digestive system and produces insulin. the pancreas has an endocrine function because juices called enzymes helps the digestive system with hormones and enzymes also break down fat, sugar and starches in the food. the juices the pancreas releases goes to the small intestine. if you have problems with the linsulim can caused you to get diabetes.

the pancreas produces produces chemicals that digests foods we eat. the exocrine tissues secrete a clear, watery alkaline juice that contains several enzymes.