The pancreas is a vital organ located in the abdomen, near the stomach and behind the lower part of the ribcage. It has a dual function in the human body, acting as both an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland.
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Reference: Oxford Concise Colour Medical Dictionary (7th Edition, Kindle Edition) Oxford University Press 2020 ISBN-13: 978-0198836629, p2051
