pancreatitis 医学用语

The pancreas ( 胰腺  /ˈpæŋ.kri.əs/ ）has dual roles - it is an organ of the digestive system and of the endocrine （内分泌 /ˈen.də.krin/）system. The exocrine ( 外分泌）pancreas produces enzymes （酶/ˈen.zaim/ ）that help to digest food, particularly protein. The endocrine pancreas makes the hormone insulin, which helps to control blood sugar levels.