9 Questions
Which part of the pancreas produces enzymes to help with the digestion of food?
Exocrine cells
What is the name of the cells in the endocrine pancreas that release hormones?
Islets of Langerhans
Which hormones are released by the endocrine pancreas to help control blood sugar levels?
Insulin and glucagon
Where are the enzymes released by the exocrine cells of the pancreas?
Duodenum
Which type of cells in the pancreas produce enzymes to aid in digestion?
Exocrine cells
What is the function of the endocrine pancreas?
To release hormones to regulate blood sugar levels
What are the islets of Langerhans?
Endocrine cells in the pancreas
Which part of the small bowel does the exocrine pancreas release its enzymes into?
Duodenum
What is the main function of the exocrine cells of the pancreas?
To aid in digestion
Study Notes
Pancreas Functionality
- The exocrine pancreas produces enzymes to help with the digestion of food.
- The endocrine pancreas produces hormones to help control various bodily functions.
Endocrine Pancreas
- The cells in the endocrine pancreas that release hormones are called islet cells or beta cells.
- The endocrine pancreas releases insulin and glucagon to help control blood sugar levels.
- The islets of Langerhans are clusters of cells in the endocrine pancreas that release hormones.
Exocrine Pancreas
- The enzymes released by the exocrine cells of the pancreas are released into the small intestine (duodenum) to aid in digestion.
- The exocrine cells of the pancreas produce enzymes to aid in digestion.
- The main function of the exocrine cells is to produce and secrete digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
Functions
- The endocrine pancreas functions to regulate blood sugar levels and other bodily functions.
- The exocrine pancreas functions to aid in digestion by producing and releasing enzymes into the small intestine.
Test your knowledge about the pancreas and its functions with this quiz. Learn about the exocrine and endocrine cells, as well as the role of the pancreas in digestion and hormone production.
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