pancreas + hormones Flashcards
1
Q
what is the exocrine function of the pancreas
A
secrete substances (eg enzymes) into ducts
2
Q
what is the endocrine function of the pancreas
A
secrete hormones (eg insulin) into the blood stream
3
Q
what are the areas of the pancreas that contain endocrine tissue called
A
islets of langerhans
4
Q
what types of cells are the islets of langerhans made up of
A
alpha and beta cells
5
Q
what do alpha cells secrete
A
glucagon
6
Q
what do beta cells secrete
A
insulin
7
Q
how would you identify the islets of langerhans based on a histology photo
A
appear as paler patches amongst other cells, larger circle
8
Q
how would you identify the beta cells based on a histology photo
A
purple stained cells
9
Q
how would you identify the alpha cells based on a histology photo
A
pink stained cells which are smaller
