What is the function of the Pancreas Gland?

The pancreas is a large gland that lies alongside the stomach and the small bowel. It is about six inches (approximately 15 cm) long and is divided into the head, body and tail. The pancreas has two main functions. One is to produce digestive enzymes, that pass into the small intestine to aid the chemical digestion of fat, carbohydrates and protein. Enzymes, or digestive juices, are secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine. There, it continues breaking down food that has left the stomach. It plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells. (Exocrine Function) The second is to produce hormones such as insulin, which secretes it into the bloodstream and regulates the body’s glucose or sugar level. (Endocrine Function) Functions are - Exocrine Function which produces digestive enzymes - plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells / Endocrine Function that produces insulin to reduce blood sugar levels and glucagon hormones to increase blood sugar.