Endocrine and Exocrine Glands Flashcard

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What does the endocrine gland in the pancreas produce?

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Hormones

Front

What is released by the exocrine gland into the CBD?

Back

Sodium bicarbonate and pancreatic enzymes

Front

What does the exocrine gland help neutralize?

Back

Acid chyme from the stomach

Front

What is insulin produced by? Options: Alpha cells of pancreas, Beta cells of pancreas, Liver cells, Muscle cells

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Beta cells of pancreas

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When is insulin released into circulation?

Back

When glucose levels rise

Front

What does insulin stimulate in the body?

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Glycogen synthesis

Front

What happens to blood glucose levels after meals?

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They fall

Front

What is released from alpha cells in response to low blood glucose?

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Glucagon

Front

What does glucagon do to glycogen stored in the liver?

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Mobilizes it

Front

What does glucagon stimulate the liver to convert into glucose?

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Protein