The stomach is a J-shaped organ of the GI tract inferior to the diaphragm. The stomach connects the esophagus to the duodenum,...
The digestive system includes- the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the accessory digestive organs. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or alimentary canal, is a...
The pancreas is both an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland. Size is about 15 cm in length, the pancreas is located...
The endocrine system controls body activities by releasing mediators, called hormones. A hormone is a mediator molecule that is released in one...