Pancreas

The pancreas is located dorsal to the spleen and within a fold of the duodenum and stomach. It is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system. It is both an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin, as well as an exocrine gland, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that pass to the small intestine. These enzymes help to further break down the carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in the chyme.