Pancreas and Digestive Juices: How They Support Small Intestine Function

The pancreas produces digestive juices released into the small intestine. The pancreas is a gland located in the upper left abdomen, behind the stomach. It produces enzymes that help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the small intestine. These enzymes are released into the small intestine through a duct called the pancreatic duct.