gland functions/importance
what is the exocrine function of the pancreas?
breaks down food with pancreatic digestive enzymes
what is the hormone that raises blood sugar levels?
glucagon
what does glucagon do?
raises blood sugar levels by releasing into the blood stream
the pancreas is _____ to the stomach.
posterior
what is the condition of low blood sugar levels called?
hypoglycemia
what is the endocrine function of the pancreas?
regulates blood sugar (secretes insulin or glucagon to control blood sugar levels)
what is the hormone that lowers blood sugar levels?
insulin
what does insulin do?
in what direction does the pancreas lay?
transversely
what is it called when the body won't respond to or can't use its own insulin & usually in adults?
type 2 diabetes
what is to the right of the pancreas?
duodenum
what is it called when your body lacks insulin and usually in younger people?
type 1 Diabetes
what is to the left of the pancreas?
spleen
what is the condition of high blood sugar levels called?
what is the type of diabetes women can get during pregnancy?
gestational diabetes