Explain the function of pancreas as an endocrine gland
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Functioning as an exocrine gland, pancreas excretes enzymes to break down proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids in food. Functioning as an endocrine gland, the pancreas secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels throughout the day.
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The function of pancreas as an endocrine gland
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- The endocrine part of the pancreas contains of islet cells (islets of Langerhans) that make and issue significant hormones straight into the bloodstream.
- Two of the chief pancreatic hormones are insulin, which performances to lower blood sugar, and glucagon, which acts to surge blood sugar.
- The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine organ since it together secretes hormones and digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
- Acinar cells go to the exocrine pancreas and secrete digestive enzymes into the gut via a system of ducts.
- The pancreas is a dual-function gland that has the features of endocrine and exocrine glands.
- α cells secrete glucagon (increase glucose in blood ).β cells secrete insulin (decrease glucose in blood).
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