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Which hormone is secreted by alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas?
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The Alpha cells in the pancreas are found in the islets of Langerhans and they secrete glucagon. Glucagon is a hormone that breaks down glycogen (stored in the liver) into glucose. In a normal functioning person this would occur if the glucose levels fall below a certain point (hypoglycemic). Diabetics can go low because this hormone is not released... along with insulin, which comes from the beta cells.
Insulin acts as a "key" and allows sugar to go into the cells throughout the body. When insulin is not produced your sugar levels rise and you become hyperglycemic.
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Which part of the body is responsible for the production insuline?
The pancreas has specialized cells taht make the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar uptake into the body.
What does the Islets of Langerhans do and where is it located?
The Islets of Langerhans is located in the pancreas.
What is glucogon?
Glucagon is a hormone, secreted by the Islets of Langerhans by Alpha Cell in Pancreas, that raises blood glucose levels. Its effect is opposite that of insulin, which lowers blood glucose levels
Which pancreatic hormone stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells?
The hormone that predominately signals glucose uptake by the cells is the insulin. It is secreted in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans.
Do the adrenal glands stimulate the release of glucose?
no. glucogon, the hormone that stimulates this activity, is released by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.
Where is isulin made?
In the Islets of Langerhans, of the Pancreas
What are Hormones produced by pancreatic islets?
Insulin is produced in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.
Where is the islets of Langerhans located?
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.
Who discovered the islets of langerhans?
The person who discovered the pancreas cells is Paul Langerhans, a German biologist and pathologist. These cells called "Islets of Langerhans" are cells in the kidney that produce insulin, the blood suger level reducing hormone (i.e. if these don't work, you have diabetes). Occasionally, "Isles\Islets of Langerhans" are used as a form of comedy or nonsense place names.
What part of the pancreas is responsible for its endocrine function?
islets of Langerhans
Which organ system contains the pancreouse?
The islets of Langerhans are clusters of endocrine cells found in the pancreas. They secrete insulin and glucagon.
When does insulin is released?
Insulin is produced by the beta cells of the islets of Lagerhans, which lie interspersed in the pancreatic follicles. In layman's terms, that means it's produced in the pancreas. In the human body, the organ called the pancreas releases insulin.Insulin is produced in the pacreas by the Islets of Langerhans. For high blood sugars (above 120 or so) insulin is secreted.
