Insulin is secreted by the pancreas to control blood sugar levels.
In response to low blood sugar the pancreas secrets the hormone glucagon.
Glucagon is the hormone secreted by the pancreatic islets in response to low blood sugar levels. Glucogon is the antagonist hormone of insulin.
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pancreatic islets
The islets of Langerhans are located in the pancreas and they secrete insulin, which stimulate the cells to absorb glucose in the bloodstream (lowering blood sugar).
The pancreas has several cell types. The pancreas forms these small pouches that are formed by acinar cells, which make the proteins and enzymes in pancreatic fluid. These pouches then lead into intercalated ducts. The first cells here are centroacinar cells, which secrete bicarbonate. The rest of the ducts are lined by duct cells that change the electrolytic composition of pancreatic fluid. The pancreas also contains Islets of Langerhan. Within these islets you can find beta cells(produce insulin), alpha cells(produce glucagon), delta cells(produce somatostatin), epsilon cells(produce ghrelin), and PP cells(produce pancreatic polypeptide). Hope that helps.
A group called beta pancreatic cells produce insulin. Insulin is a molecule which carries glucose across the cell membrane. Alpha pancreatic cells produce glucagon which is involved in reducing glycogen stored in the liver into glucose.
pancreatic islets
Islets of Langerhans organelles are abundant in the pancreas. They are endocrine cells that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream. Pancreatic hormones (insulin & glucagon) work together to maintain the proper level of sugar in the blood.
Insulin is a hormone that regulates carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, muscle, and fat tissue to take up glucose from the blood, storing it as glycogen in the liver and muscle.
The Islets of Langerhans are pockets of endocrine cells in the pancreas. These cells produce glucagon and insulin. They are located near the small intestine.The Islets of Langerhans are pockets of endocrine cells in the pancreas. These cells produce glucagon and insulin.Found in the pancreas, which is located partially behind the stomach in the abdomen, it contains ACINAR cells which are involved in the digestive system. As for Islets of Langerhans, which are also found in the pancreas, there are beta cells which secrete GLUCAGON and alpha cells which secrete INSULIN, beta cells are more prevalent. Insulin and glocagon are secreted in response to blood glucose levels.Langerhans cells are dendritic cells in the epidermis, containing large granules called Birbeck granules. They are normally present in lymph nodes and other organs, including the stratum spinosum layer of the epidermis. They can be found elsewhere, but sould not be confused with the pancreatic cells of the islets of Langerhans.
Glucagon. This hormone produced in the pancreatic islets works to raise blood glucose levels, preventing hypoglycemia. Insulin does the opposite.
Beta cells secrete insulin, which lowers blood glucose and stimulates the production of glycogen. Alpha cells secrete glucagon, which raises blood glucose. The secretion of insulin is stimulated by a rise of blood glucose following meals. Glucogon is stimulated by a fall in blood glucose during periods of fasting.