Pancreatic Diseases Flashcards
What hormone do alpha cells secrete in order to increase blood glucose levels?
Glucagon
How does the secretion of the hormone insulin from beta cells affect blood glucose levels?
It decreases them
What cell secretes somatostatin in order to inhibit insulin and glucagon secretion?
Delta cells
Why would it be crucial to have annual check-ups for pancreatic cancer?
The pancreas is isolated from other structure within the body and malignancies would otherwise go unnoticed with no detectable symptoms
What do nearly half of all patients with pancreatitis develop?
Gallstones
What is a general indication that an individual may have diabetes?
High blood glucose levels
Which type of diabetes is more prevalent in children?
Type I
Type I diabetes creates immunodeficiency issues in what part of the pancreas?
Islet of Langerhaus
What cells are affected by diabetes?
Beta cells
What are the cellular characteristics of Type II diabetes?
There is insulin production; however, it is not effective
What are the similarities among the complications associated with diabetes?
Diabetes can result in frequent urination, thirst, and hunger
If there is an inadequate amount of insulin produced in the body, the production of what other compound is increased?
Ketones (as well as glucose)
