Pancreas Flashcards by Nikole Arns

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Pancreas

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Exocrine system delivers secretions to GI tract

Endocrine controls blood glucose levels

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α cells

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Produce glucagon

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β cells

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Produce insulin

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Glucagon

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Increases serum glucose levels

Stimulates glucose production by liver

Increases metabolism of fats

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Insulin

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Lowers serum glucose

Enhances lipid deposition

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Pineal Gland

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Between cerebrum and cerebellum

Produces melatonin

Thermal regulation

Skin/color change

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Secretion

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Release of digestive enzymes

Origin: pancreas
Target: small intestines

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