Maybrook, New York. Maybrook is a village in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 2,958 at the 2010 census. It is part of the PoughkeepsieâNewburghâMiddletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New YorkâNewarkâBridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area.
The pancreas has an endocrine function because it releases juices directly into the bloodstream, and it has an exocrine function because it releases juices into ducts. Enzymes, or digestive juices, are secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine. There, it continues breaking down food that has left the stomach.
A number of tests are used to diagnose pancreas problems, including the following: Blood Tests. Blood tests can evaluate the function of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. Levels of the pancreatic enzymes amylase and lipase can be measured. Blood tests can also check for signs of related conditions, including infection, anemia (low blood count), and dehydration.