Question

What causes the pancreas to stop producing enzymes?

Answer 1

Pancreas:

1. The pancreas is an organ found in the abdomen.
2. Exocrine digesting and endocrine blood sugar regulation are the two main functions of the pancreas.
3. Pancreatic enzymes, also known as pancreases, pancrelipase, and pancreatin, are composed of amylase, lipase, and protease.
4. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a condition in which the pancreas does not produce sufficient digestive enzymes.
5. EPI can cause inadequate nutrient absorption, weight loss, and vitamin deficiency.
6. Cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis are two of the major causes of EPI.
7. EPI can be caused by any disorder that affects the pancreas and causes it to cease or inhibit the secretion of its enzymes.