pancreas
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A large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach;
Secretes pancreatic juice and insulin (synset 105394510)is a type of: duct gland, exocrine, exocrine gland - a gland that secretes externally through a ducthas:- pancreatic duct - a duct connecting the pancreas with the intestine
- islands of langerhans, isles of langerhans, islets of langerhans - cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones
is a part of: digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium - the system that makes food absorbable into the body
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