Pancreas Flashcards
1
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Pancreatic islets
A
Parts of the pancreas that have endocrine functions
Islet=small isolated mass of one type of tissue
2
Q
Glucose
A
Basic form of energy used by the body, blood sugar
3
Q
Glucagon secreted by
A
Hormone secreted by the alpha cells
4
Q
Glucagon ______ the glucose level by stimulating the liver
A
Increases, stimulates liver to convert glycogen into glucose
5
Q
Insulin secreted by
A
Beta cells
6
Q
When energy is needed, insulin
A
Allows glucose to enter the cells
7
Q
When additional glucose is not needed, insulin
A
Stimulates the liver to convert glucose into glycogen
