Module 9: Endocrine System: Endocrine pancreas

Question 1

endocrine portion is the

Answer 1

islets of Langerhans

Question 2

secretions of endocrine pancreas

Answer 2

insulin and glucagon (carbohydrate metabolism)

Question 3

4 types of cells in endocrine pancreas

Answer 3

Beta: 60-70%, Synthesize insulin and amylin

Alpha: 20-25%, synthesize glucagon

Delta: 5-10%, synthesize somatostatin

PP or F cells: 1-2%, synthesize pancreatic polypeptide