Post navigation Next ArticlePrevious Article Pancreas ·5 June 2017 A glandular organ, located in the first section of the small intestine (duodenum) that secretes enzymes such as insulin, to stimulate the breakdown of easily digestible components like starch, fat and protein. Tweet Share Pin it Comment Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Website Comment By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. * Notify me of new posts by email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.