THE GLANDULAR SYSTEM 



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THE PANCREAS 



The pancreas is an oblong, soft, glandular body, situ- 

 ated transversely across the posterior wall of the abdo- 

 men, in the left hypochondriac region, just behind the 

 stomach. It is about 6 inches long, and weighs about 4 

 ounces. Its office is to secrete the pancreatic juice, 



FlG. 123. Pancreas dissected to show (d. p.) pancreatic duct; d.p.a, 

 accessory duct; d. ch, bile-duct. Duodenum laid open to show (p.m.) 

 papilla major; /. /, papilla minor; spl., spleen; k, kidney; /jejunum; m. 

 v, mesenteric vessels; c. a, celiac axis (Robson and Moynihan). 



which performs a part in the digestive process. The 

 function of the pancreatic juice is to convert starch into 

 maltose and albuminoids into peptones; it also effects the 

 emulsification of fats. 



THE PAROTID GLANDS 



These are situated in front of the lower portion of the 

 ear, just above the angle of the jaw, one on each side. 

 They are small, soft bodies, and their office is to secrete 

 the saliva, which affords the necessary moisture to the 

 mouth and the requisite fluid for the process of mastica- 

 tion. The saliva is also an important agent in the func- 



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