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Difference between liver and pancreas.


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  1. It is the largest gland in the human body that performs several important functions.
  2. The pancreas is an abdominal organ located behind the stomach and surrounded by spleen, liver and small intestine. .
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i) The liver is located in the upper right portion of the abdomen.i) Pancreas is an abdominal organ located behind the stomach and surrounded by spleen, liver and small intestine.
ii) It is the largest gland in the human body that performs several important functions. ii) It is a vital part of the digestive system and is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels.
iii) It produces a digestive fluid called bile , which is important in emulsification of fat digestion and absorption.iii) The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes such as amylase, proteases and lipase into the duodenum. These enzymes help in digesting sugar, proteins and fat respectively.


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