Pancreas and Gonads Flashcards
1
Q
Which Gland is both exocrine and endocrine?
A
Pancreas
2
Q
Where is the Pancreas located?
A
In the curve of the Duodenum near the stomach
3
Q
What are the Endocrine hormones of the Pancreas?
A
Insulin, Glucagon, and Somatostatin
4
Q
What does the Pancreas secrete through Endocrine Ducts?
A
Digestive Enzymes and Bicarbonate
5
Q
What cells produce Insulin, Glucogon, and Somatostatin?
A
Islet Cells
6
Q
What is the function of Insulin?
A
Decrease Blood Glucose through cell uptake
7
Q
What is the function of Glucogon?
A
Increases Blood Glucose
8
Q
What is the function of Somatostatin?
A
Inhibits Insulin and Glucogon
9
Q
What Hormones do the Ovaries Produce?
A
Estrogen, Progesterone, Relaxin
10
Q
What is the function of Relaxin?
A
Soften Ligaments
11
Q
What Hormone do the Testes Produce?
A
Testosterone and Estrogen
