cells & functions

Question 1

the function of pancreatic alpha cells?

Answer 1

secrete glucagon (maintains glucose levels)

Question 2

the function of pancreatic beta cells?

Answer 2

secrete insulin (maintains glucose)

Question 3

the function of pancreatic acinar cells?

Answer 3

secrete digestive enzymes

Question 4

the function of goblet cells in the colon?

Answer 4

secrete mucus

Question 5

the function of alveolar cells in the mammary gland?

Answer 5

produce milk

Question 6

the function of type I lung cells?

Answer 6

gas exchange

Question 7

the function of type II lung cells

Answer 7

surfactant—reduces surface tension

Question 8

the function of sertoli cells in the testes?

Answer 8

support/nourish developing sperm cells

Question 9

the function of Leydig cells in the testes?

Answer 9

produce testosterone

Question 10

the function of osteoblasts?

Answer 10

create bone matrix

Question 11

the function of osteocytes?

Answer 11

maintain bone matrix

Question 12

the function of osteoclasts?

Answer 12

break down bone tissue (bone resorption) with hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Question 13

the function of osteoprogentior cells?

Answer 13

stem cells that can differentiate into osteoblasts

Question 14

the function of chondrocytes?

Answer 14

cartilage formation