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REVIEW OF PANCREATIC FUNCTION
Anatomy
Pancreatic Exocrine and Endocrine Functions
Head
Body
Liver
Tail
Pancreas
Pancreatic duct
Common
bile duct
Acinar and
duct cells:
secrete
pancreatic
enzymes
Delta cell:
secretes
somatostatin
Beta cell:
secretes
insulin
Alpha cell:
secretes
glucagon
Gall
bladder
Enzymes break
down food in
the duodenum.
Secretes
pancreatic
enzymes into
common bile duct
Secretes insulin
and glucagon into
the bloodstream
Insulin and
glucagon control
glucose levels.
Duodenum
Islets
of
Langerhans:
group of cells
in the
pancreas that
secrete
hormones
Exocrine function
Hormone
released Lipase GlucagonAmylase Insulin Somatostatin
Effect
Pancreatic enzymes digest proteins,
fats, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids,
as well as electrolytes and a small
amount of mucus.
Raises blood
glucose
Lowers blood
glucose
Inhibits
glucagon and
insulin secretion
Endocrine function
Bloodstream
Insulin Open glucose
channel
Glucagon
