physiology of pancreas and liver Flashcards
1
Q
where is the pancreas located in terms of the peritoneum
A
secondary retroperitoneal
2
Q
what is the endocrine function of the pancreas
A
islets of lanngerhans
endocrine- islets of langerhans cells secrete hormones into blood vessels
exocrine- acinar cells secrete digestive enzymes into the pancreatic duct
3
Q
functional unit
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