1 Thursday:The Danvers forecast for Aug 11 is 90 degrees and Sunny. There is 48 percentage chance of rain and 8 mph winds from the South-Southwest.  Friday:The Danvers forecast for Aug 12 is 91 degrees and Overcast. There is 54 percentage chance of rain and 13 mph winds from the South-Southwest.
Enzymes, or digestive juices, produced by the pancreas are secreted into the small intestine to further break down food after it has left the stomach. The gland also produces the hormone insulin and secretes it into the bloodstream in order to regulate the body's glucose or sugar level.
The endocrine portion of the pancreas, or islets of Langerhans, is composed of several cells that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Insulin is a hormone secreted by pancreatic beta cells in response to a rise in blood sugar. The pancreas is located in the abdomen and is a gland organ. 2  It is an important part of the digestive system, producing enzymes and hormones that help break down foods.