The pancreas is a gland within the digestive system that makes two hormones needed to regulate blood sugar. The pancreas also secretes enzymes into the small intestine to help break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates so they can be digested and absorbed into the blood. The part of the pancreas responsible for producing digestive enzymes is known as the exocrine pancreas, and the production of these enzymes is controlled by the presence of food in the stomach and small intestine. As a me...
