What role does the pancreas play in the body?

Pancreas in the body function including endocrine, exocrine, etc.

1, endocrine pancreas

contains a variety of cell groups, alpha cells can secrete glucagon, beta cells can secrete insulin, the interaction of the two can regulate the body's blood sugar levels. In addition PP cells can secrete pancreatic polypeptide, can inhibit gastrointestinal movement, pancreatic secretion and gallbladder contraction.

2, exocrine

pancreatic secretion gland secretes pancreatic juice, pancreatic juice contains sodium bicarbonate, trypsinogen, lipase, amylase and other substances, can digest protein, fat, sugar and other nutrients. Pancreatic juice generally enters the duodenum through the pancreatic duct, thus participating in digestion.