2. Liver and Pancreas Flashcards
1
Q
Liver
A
- produces bile to emulsify fats
- assist metabolisation
- stores glucose = glycogen
- largest gland
- made up of lobes, gallbladder
mineral + vitamin storage
2
Q
Pancreas
A
- produces enzymes
- produces hormones
- next to the stomach
- insulin, glucagon, gastrin, somatostatin
- 90% of the pancreas produce enzymes
3
Q
High blood glucose levels
A
Hyperglycaemia
4
Q
Low blood glucose levels
A
Hypoglycaemia
