Anatomy
Where is the pancreas located?
Posterior to the stomach
What type of gland does the pancreas function as? (2)
Exocrine and endocrine glands
What type of cells in the pancreas produce insulin?
Beta cells
They can't produce enough insulin, so their cells don't absorb glucose from the bloodstream.
What are the parts of the pancreas?
The head, neck, body, and tail.
What could you do to make your pancreas produce insulin?
Eat sugary foods.
What is the function of gastrin?
Which type of diabetes is an autoimmune disease?
Type 1 Diabetes
What are the organs that connect directly to the pancreas?
The bile duct and the duodenum.
What does the pancreas release in response to low blood glucose levels?
Glucagon.
What does the liver do in response to glucagon?
The liver breaks down glycogen and releases glucose.
Why doesn't the pancreas digest itself?
It produces enzymes in an inactivated state (zymogens).
Pancreatic islets/Islets of Langerhans
What does the pancreas release into the duodenum to neutralize stomach acid?
Bicarbonate.
Which pancreatic hormone helps control water secretion and absorption in the intestines?
Vasoactive intestinal peptide
Why do diabetes patients urinate so frequently?
Their kidneys try to filter out excess glucose from the blood.