Salt imbalance may disturb heart contraction. May result from social customs inhibiting defecation. Can be prevented by taking in more water and more fiber bulk in diet. Three Accessory Organs Pancreas a. Elongated organ located in abdominal cavity on posterior wall.
Pancreatic cells produce enzymes that digest carbohydrate, protein and fat.
Also is endocrine gland secreting insulin for glucose balance. Largest gland in the body. Located in abdominal cavity under diaphragm. Has two main lobes with larger lobe to right and smaller lobe to left. Contains about 100,000 lobules that are functional units.