An abdominal organ with digestive and endocrine roles. It supplies enzymes to the small intestine and releases hormones including insulin and glucagon.
Secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum (exocrine role) and releases insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream (endocrine role).
Retroperitoneal space of the posterior upper abdomen, extending transversely from the C-loop of the duodenum to the splenic hilum.
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The hepatic portal vein collects nutrient-rich blood from the digestive tract and delivers it directly to the liver for processing.
The pancreas serves both digestive and endocrine roles, supplying enzymes to the small intestine while releasing insulin and glucagon into the blood.
The esophagus passes through the muscular diaphragm, and abdominal wall muscles support the abdominal viscera.