Spider monkeys of the genus Ateles are New World monkeys in the subfamily Atelinae, family Atelidae. Like other atelines, they are found in tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil. The genus contains seven species, all of which are under threat; the black-headed spider monkey, and brown spider monkey are critically endangered.
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that may be brought on by years of heavy consumption of alcohol or gall stones. The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomac â¦ h and close to the duodenum. The duodenum is the upper part of the small intestine.
Definition. Pancreatitis is a disease in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. The pancreas is a long, flat, pear-shaped organ located behind the stomach. It makes digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin. In pancreatitis, the digestive enzymes attack the tissue that produces them.ymptoms include: 1  Severe pain in the center of the upper abdomen that: 2  Sometimes spreads into the upper back. 3  Is often made worse by eating, walking, or lying down on your back. 4  Is less severe in chronic pancreatitis, with a gradual onset that may be tolerable for weeks. 5  Nausea and vomiting.