Posted on September 26th, 2008 by gabriel
Three hormones produced outside of the pancreas-epinephrine, growth hormone, and cortisol-all raise blood glucose levels.A catecholamine produced in the adrenal medulla, epinephrine increases blood glucose levels by stimulating gluconeogenesis and lipolysis, thus aiding in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Epinephrine also inhibits the secretion and action of insulin. Stress, exercise, or hypoglycemia can […]
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Posted on September 5th, 2007 by gabriel
Clusters of about one million endocrine cells lie embedded between the acini. These endocrine cells, also known as pancreatic islets or islets of Langerhans, make up about 2% of the total mass of the pancreas. The endocrine cells function as glucose regulators by secreting various hormones that work together to maintain balance among food molecules-glucose, […]
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Posted on August 23rd, 2007 by gabriel
Diabetes also can result from pancreatic disease and surgery, endocrine disorders, such as acromegaly, pheochromocytoma, and Cushing’s syndrome and therapy with drugs, such as glucocorticoids, streptozocin, pentamidine, and estrogen. Secondary diabetes usually resolves after the primary condition is treated successfully.
How Pancreas helps
The pancreas helps regulate and maintain homeostasis by performing both exocrine and endocrine […]
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