Study the diagram given below and answer the following question.
Where in the body is the pancreas located?

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Solution

Structure of pancreas:
The pancreas is a tapering and elongated heterocrine gland that performs exocrine (secrete pancreatic juice) and endocrine (secrete insulin and glucagon) functions.
The endocrine patches of the pancreas are called islets of Langerhans.
Location of pancreas:
The pancreas is located in the abdominal region slightly behind and inferior to the stomach.

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