Chapter 3: Pancreas Flashcards
1
Q
The Pancreas belong to what systems?
A
Endocrine and digestive systems.
2
Q
On which system does the Pancreas cells work the most?
A
On the Digestive side (more than 90%).
3
Q
The pancreas perform the vital duty of producing which hormone?
A
Insulin.
4
Q
What does Insulin do?
A
Maintain the balance of blood glucose and salt in the body.
5
Q
With out the balance, the body is susceptible to serious complications such as?
A
Diabetes.
6
Q
What is the function of Insulin in the Hormones of the Pancreas?
A
Moves glucose from your blood into the cells for energy which drops the blood glucose levels.
7
Q
What is the function of Glucagon in the Hormones of the Pancreas?
A
Works in the opposite way of insulin by stimulating the cells to release glucose which raises the blood glucose levels.
