PANCREASBy: Paige Boone and Jordan Hunter

Period 7B

January 8, 2015

LOCATION OF THE PANCREAS Pancreas: located in the abdominal

cavity behind the stomach. Pancreatic Islets is scattered endocrine

regions in the pancreas that produce glucagon and insulin. Located in the pancreas

TYPES OF HORMONES AND AFFECTS Somatostatin which prevents the release of

the insulin and glucagon insulin and glucagon- regulate the level of

glucose in the blood Somatostatin decreases the rate of

excretion, and reduces smooth muscle contractions and blood flow within the intestine.

Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas in response to high blood pressure.

Glucagon is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas when blood glucose is low.

WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT Homeostasis is regulated by insulin and

glucagon. The production of insulin and glucagon

determine if someone will have diabetes.

ANTAGONISTIC HORMONES Pancreatic islets contain two kinds of

cells, alpha cells and beta cells. When the blood glucose level is high,

insulin lowers it(Insulin), when the blood glucose level is low, glucagon raises glucose levels(alpha cells).

RELEASING HORMONES In the pancreas enzymes are made to

pass into the gut to help digest food. Insulin and glycogen are made to help

regulate the blood sugar level.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE PANCREAS STOPS WORKING? Results in Type 1 Diabetes due to lack of

control over blood sugar levels. Insulin will need to be injected with

digestive pills to swallow in order to break down food in your stomach.

TREATMENTS Insulin shots because Pancreas will not

produce it. Cannot eat for several days after

rupture. Alcoholic beverages increase pain when

dealing with pancreatitis, and is not recommended.

Pills for stomach to break down foods.

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