Pancreas - physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the exocrine functions of the pancreas?
A
Secretion of digestive enzymes, ions and water into the duodenum.
2
Q
Which cells of the pancreas are exocrine?
A
Acini / acinar cell
3
Q
What are the endocrine functions of the pancreas?
A
Release of hormones into the bloodstream:
- Insulin - to lower blood sugar
- Glucagon - to raise blood sugar
4
Q
Which cells of the pancreas are endocrine?
A
Islets of Langerhans
5
Q
Which cells in the islets of Langerhans produce each hormone?
A
Alpha - glucagon
Beta - insulin and amylin
Gamma - pancreatic polypeptide (PP)
Delta - somatostatin
