Pancreas
The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen near the stomach and duodenum that produces hormones and enzymes for digestion. It contains two important groups of cells: endocrine cells that produce hormones such as insulin, glucagon and somatostatin; and exocrine cells that produce digestive enzymes for the breakdown of proteins, starches, and fats. The endocrine hormones play a critical role in controlling sugar levels in the blood, while the digestive enzymes help break down the food we eat. Pancreatic diseases can lead to serious health conditions such as diabetes and pancreatic cancer, making the pancreas a critical organ to maintain good health.
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2 journal(s) foundEndocrinology And Hormones
ISSN: 3070-2313
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Dragan Nikolic, University of Belgrade,
School of Medicine,
dr Subotica 9,
11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system,its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. Endocrinology focuses primarily on the endocrine organs, meaning the organs whose primary function is hormone secretion. These organs include the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, testes, and pancreas
Pancreas
ISSN: Coming Soon
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor: Giuseppe Maulucci, Assistant professor,
Catholic University Medical School,
Rome.
JPA concentrates on the entire spectrum of the pancreatic gland aspects: normal function, etiology, epidemiology, prevention, genetics, pathophisiology, diagnosis, surgical and medical management of pancreatic diseases including cancer, inflammatory diseases, diabetes mellitus, cystic fibrosis and other congenital disorders.