Nicole in Escondido, California said: I have been reading a lot of the posts on this forum about Dental Hygiene careers and see that you all have been having trouble finding jobs all around the US. I didn't see anyone talking about Southern California though.
Pancreatitis is pathologic swelling and inflammation of the pancreas. Your pancreas resides behind your stomach. It secretes enzymes that help you digest food and regulates how your body breaks down sugars. Pancreatitis can come and go quickly, or it can be a chronic problem.
A: The pancreas is a small organ located behind the stomach in the abdomen and functions as a digestive organ and an endocrine organ. In the digestive system, the pancreas helps break down food. In the endocrine system, the pancreas releases key hormones, such as insulin and glucagon.