Pancreas Transplant
 

Normal Anatomy - Pancreas Transplant

The pancreas sits in the back of the abdomen. It produces digestive enzymes which are delivered to the small intestine (duodenum), and various hormones, which are released into the bloodstream. One of the most important hormones produced by the pancreas is insulin. Insulin is produced by specialized cells of the pancreas called islets. Insulin regulates blood sugar levels.


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