Malfunction of the hormonal secretion of the pancreas?

Answer 1

The most important hormone secreted by the pancreas is insulin : this is produced by cells in areas in the organ known as the Islets of Langerhaans, and passes into the blood, and so around the body. It is essential as it causes cells of the body to be able to absorb glucose from the blood, which is the energy-source for cellular activity (for example, muscle cells take up large amounts of glucose when they are being used in physical exercise; and cells in particular areas of the brain are seen to metabolize glucose when they are active). The condition caused by a lack of insulin production is hyperglycaemia(abnormally high blood sugar concentration, which often occurs normally during pregnancy, but, if it reaches a certain level or persists outside pregnancy, is diagnostic of Diabetes Mellitus.

-->Hyperglycaemia, if left untreated, can cause unconsciousness and death.

-->Diabetes Mellitus gets its name from the Latin word for sweet or honey-like : this is because the high levels of sugar in the blood leads to sugar being present in the urine. Historically, physicians would taste patients' urine as part of their examination, and the sweet taste led to this same.

Answer 2

A malfunction in the hormonal secretion of the pancreas can lead to conditions like diabetes. The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon which help regulate blood sugar levels. If there is a disruption in this hormonal balance, it can result in high or low blood sugar levels causing various health issues. Treatment may involve medications, lifestyle changes, and sometimes insulin therapy.