Where is the pancreas found?

TRUE OR FALSE:
The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine functions

The areas of the pancreas that contain endocrine tissue are called...

Describe the structure and function of the islets of Langerhans

Complete the sentences:
Most cells in the pancreas synthesise and release ____________ enzymes. The exocrine cells are in small groups (_________) surrounding tiny __________.

Describe the structure and function of the acini

What does the fluid from the pancreatic duct contain?

What is the role of pancreatic amylase?

What is the role of trypsinogen?

What is the role of lipase?

What is the role of sodium hydrogencarbonate in the fluid from the pancreatic duct?

Outline the process by which insulin is secreted by the islets of Langerhans

Outline what happens when blood glucose levels are too high

What is glycogenesis?

Outline what happens when blood glucose levels are too low

What is glycogenolysis?

What is gluconeogenesis?

Describe the negative feedback mechanism that occurs when there is a rise in blood glucose concentration

Describe the negative feedback mechanism that occurs when there is a fall in blood glucose concentration