Question

What controls the pancreas?

Answer 1

Pancreas:

1. The pancreas is a glandular organ that is situated in the abdomen.
2. It is both endocrine and exocrine in function.
3. It makes pancreatic juices that contain enzymes that aid in digestion and also it produces several hormones including insulin.
4. They are surrounded by the stomach, intestines, and other organs.

Functioning of the pancreas:

1. The pancreas is controlled by both the automatic nervous system and the endocrine system.
2. The automatic nervous system has two divisions that are sympathetic and parasympathetic.
3. The nerves of the sympathetic division become active during stressful situations, emergencies, and exercise.
4. The endocrine system controls and coordinates the body's response to changes in the environment using hormones.
5. Insulin is released when the sugar level in the body is high.
6. Glucagon is released when the sugar level is low.