Pancreas

Question 1

Structures

Answer 1

• the functions are carried out by cells in small round “islands” called pancreatic islets (islets of Langerhans)
• cells in the pancreatic islets secrete the hormones insulin and glucagon

Question 2

Insulin

Answer 2

-triggers the uptake of glucose by cells which decreases blood glucose

Question 3

Glucagon

Answer 3

-triggers the release of stored glucose from the liver, increasing blood glucose