W10: Pancreas Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Location
A
- Behind the stomach
- Extended from the duodenum to the spleen
2
Q
Structure
A
- Composed of head, body and tail
- Contains acing cells and islets of Langerhans
3
Q
Endocrine Pancreas
A
- Produces hormones (insulin, glucagon)
- Regulates blood sugar levels
4
Q
Exocrine Pancreas
A
- Produes digestive enzymes (amylase, lipase, proteases)
- Secretes enzymes into the duodenum via the pancreatic duct
5
Q
Function
A
- Digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
- Regulation of metabolic processes
