What does pancreas do?

The pancreas is mainly used to promote digestion, regulate blood sugar, maintain water and electrolyte balance, etc.

1. Promote digestion

One of the main functions of the pancreas is to secrete digestive enzymes, including trypsin, pancreatic amylase, etc., which can help break down protein, fat and other components in food and promote digestion and absorption.

2. Regulate blood sugar

The pancreas can secrete insulin and glucagon, of which insulin can promote the absorption and utilization of glucose, while glucagon can promote the liver to release more glucose, thus achieving the purpose of regulating blood sugar.

3. Maintain water and electrolyte balance The

pancreatic juice secreted by the pancreas also contains a large amount of water and electrolytes, which helps maintain water and electrolyte balance.