The pancreas contains exocrine and endocrine cells Bile duct from liver stomach Sphincter of Oddi Hormones (insulin, glucagon) Duct cells secrete aqueous NaHCO3 solution…
1.What is Diabetes? • The term diabetes mellitus describes a metabolic disorder of multiple aetiology characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate,…
1. Endocrine Glands & Hormones1.Endocrine glands lack ducts , so called ductless glands.2. Their secretions are called Hormones – are non nutrient chemicals that act…
1. THE ENDOCRINE PANCREAS Learning Objectives • Understand the structure of the Pancreas • Basic understanding of its function • Endocrine hormones secreted by…
1. The Gastrointestinal System and its functions 2. Retrieved from Images from Purves et al., Life: The Science of Biology, 4th Edition, by Sinauer Associates and WH Freeman…
1. M.Prasad Naidu MSc Medical Biochemistry, Ph.D.Research Scholar 2. The pancreas secretes 1500–3000 mL of isosmotic alkaline (pH >8) fluid per day containing about…