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The Pancreas The pancreas is a large gland

behind the stomach Has two major functionsi. To secrete powerful

digestive enzymes into the small intestine to aid the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fat.

ii. To release the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. These hormones are involved in blood glucose metabolism, regulating how the body stores and uses food for energy.

What is it?

When enzymes somehow become active inside the pancreas, they eat the tissue of the pancreas. This causes swelling, bleeding, and

damage to the pancreas and its blood vessels.

Can you get this disease? If you are a guy and a heavy drinker

then yes. You can definitely get this disease.

If you’re a woman and have gallstones then you’re in luck as well.

Most likely to occur in age of retirement.

Before and AfterBEFORE AFTER

Causes Alcoholism Gallstones Viral infections1. Pneumonia Hereditary conditions – genetics Traumatic injury Hormone medication1. Corticosteroids2. Estrogen The causes vary with patients because this

disease is not very well understood.

Symptoms The primary symptom:

a lot of pain in the upper middle of your abdomen, and often cause pains to your back.

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Bloating Fever Clammy skin

Treatments Hospitalization Pain medication Fluids given through an IV Stopping food or fluid by mouth to

limit the activity of the pancreas A surgery called debridement of

pancreatic necrosis.

Acute Pancreatitis and Mary Poppins

Matthew Garber died on June 13, 1977 at age 21

He was best known for his role as Micheal Banks in the original Marry Poppins

Showing your pancreas some love. We don’t want to have acute pancreatitis, that’s

definitely a given. So what can YOU do to keep your pancreas healthy? EAT THESE FOODS!1. Blueberries and Cherries2. Broccoli3. Garlic4. Red Grapes5. Red Reishi Mushrooms6. Spinach7. Sweet Potatoes8. Tofu9. Tomato Vegetable Soup10. Yogurt With Active Cultures

Sweet Potatoes In the previous slide we mentioned some

healthy foods that help your pancreas. Sweet potatoes are one of the best…. Because not only does it help the

pancreas…. It looks like it too.

Figs As well as sweet

potatoes, figs are a great source of energy for the pancreas.

And it also looks like a cross section of it as well!

Creating a gallstone infection

Step 1: Understand your pancreas

Creating a gallstone infection

Step 2: Understand a gallstone infection

Creating a gallstone infection

Step 3: Cut your fig in half and examine the cross section.

Step 4: Scoop out the insides and onto the plastic plate

Step 5: Replace the insides with your marbles!

Step 6: Congrats. You just infected a pancreas.

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