The pancreas plays a critical role in the break down of carbohydrates. The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen. it plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells. The pancreas has two main functions: exocrine function that helps in digestion and an endocrine function that regulates blood sugar. Enzymes, or digestive juices, are secreted by the pancreas into small intestine. The pancreas also produces also produces the hormone insulin and secretes it into the bloodstream, where it regulates the body's glucose or sugar level.
