The Pancreas and Diabetes Flashcards by Julia V | Brainscape

Q

Polypeptide hormones secreted by the pancreas

A

Insulin
Glucagon
Somatostatin
Pancreatic polypeptide
Ghrelin
Gastrin
Vasoactive intestinal peptide

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What are the major cell types in the islets of Langerhans?

A

Beta
Alpha
Delta (somatostatin)
PP cells
e cells (ghrelin)
G cells (gastrin)

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Affects of insulin and glucagon on metabolism

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Insulin: anabolic -> carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
Glucagon: catabolic -> carbohydrates, lipids

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