MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Given the importance of the pancreas as an organ, you might think living without one is impossible – like trying to live without a heart. But you can in fact live without a pancreas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Life without pancreas requires careful medical monitoring and life-long treatment. There are no long-term studies on patients who have no pancreas left, but from experience patients go on to have normal life expectancy with careful medical supervision.

Detailed explanation-3: -Significant regeneration of the endocrine pancreas is largely restricted to young children and young animals. Adult animals and adult humans have little, if any, ability to regenerate the endocrine pancreas.

Detailed explanation-4: -With repeated bouts of acute pancreatitis, damage to the pancreas can occur and lead to chronic pancreatitis. Scar tissue may form in the pancreas, causing loss of function. A poorly functioning pancreas can cause digestion problems and diabetes.