Is the pancreas on the left or right side of your body?

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Pancreas:
It is an organ located in upper abdomen and adjacent to small intestine.
The narrow end of pancreas sits to the left of body, under the liver.
The head of pancreas is found on right side of the stomach and is connected to duodenum.

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Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow :

(a) Name the cells of the pancreas that produce (1) glucagon (2) insulin.

(b) State the main function of (1) glucagon and (2) insulin.

(d) Why is insulin not given orally but is injected into the body ?

(e) What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce endocrine hormones ?

(f) Where in the body is the pancreas located ?

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