Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response.
    ### Instruction:
    What is (are) Pancreatitis ?
    ### Response:
    The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first part of the small intestine. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. The pancreas also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.
    