Endocrine Pancreas Flashcards
1
Q
Which area of the pancrease functions as an endocrine structure?
A
The Islets of Langerhans
2
Q
What are the four types of islet cells in the Islet of Langerhans?
A
The four types of Islet cells are Alpha cells Beta cells Delta cells F cells
3
Q
What do alpha cells produce?
A
Alpha cells produce glucagon
4
Q
What do beta cells produce?
A
Beta cells produce insulin
5
Q
What do delta cells produce?
A
Delta cells produce somatostatin
6
Q
What do F cells produce?
A
F cells produce pancreatic peptide
