14.2 Structure & Function of the Pancreas

Question 1

What are the 2 main function of the pancreas?

Answer 1

EXOCRINE GLAND - secrete protease, amylase, lipase

ENDOCRINE GLAND - insulin & glucagon

Question 2

What is an exocrine gland?

Answer 2

produce enzymes

release via duct into duodenum

Question 3

What is an endocrine gland?

Answer 3

produce hormones

release into bloodstream

Question 4

What is the Islets of Langerhans?

Answer 4

specialised cells within pancreas

responsible for producing insulin + glucagon

Question 5

What are the 2 types of cells composing the Islets of Langerhans?

Answer 5

alpha + beta cells

Question 6

What is the function of alpha cells?

Answer 6

produce + secrete glucagon

Question 7

What is the function of beta cells?

Answer 7

produce + secrete insulin

Question 8

How can you tell the difference between stained Islets of Langerhans & pancreatic acini?

Answer 8

Islets of Langerhans stain lighter, & are large + spherical

Question 9

Which of alpha and beta cells are larger & more abundant in the Islets of Langerhans tissue?

Answer 9

Alpha

Question 10

Name the exocrine & endocrine tissue in the pancreas:

Answer 10

exocrine - pancreatic acini

endocrine - Islets of Langerhans