2007-03-07 13:26:46 · 7 answers · asked by Sue B 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
It's the pancreas. Though it's not a gland...it's an organ.
The pancreas is a small organ located near the lower part of the stomach and the beginning of the small intestine. It has two main functions: an exocrine organ producing digestive enzymes, and producing hormones, with insulin being the most important one.
The pancreas secretes its digestive enzymes, through a system of ducts into the digestive tract, while it secretes its variety of hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Abnormal pancreatic function can lead to pancreatitis or diabetes.
2007-03-07 13:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by Appollyon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-16 02:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes is not associated with any Gland.
The Pancreas is an Organ (not a gland)
there are islet cells within a region of the pancreas that secrete insulin. the lack thereof is the basic cause of diabetes.
Your probably thinking of the Adrenal gland which sits on top of the pancreas.
2007-03-07 13:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pancreas. It helps regulate the insulin in the body.
2007-03-07 13:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by sustasue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pancreas.
2007-03-07 13:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pancreas
2007-03-07 13:30:07 · answer #6 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pancrease (Isles of Langerhanes) and your liver.
2007-03-07 14:39:06 · answer #7 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋