Question

name two hormones secreted by the cells of Islets of langerhans in pancreas. Are these two hormones antagonistic to each other? Explain.

Answer 1

The alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans produce an opposing hormone, glucagon, which releases glucose from the liver and fatty acids from fat tissue. In turn, glucose and free fatty acids favour insulin release and inhibit glucagon release.

Answer 2

glycogen is produced by islets of langer hanns