Clase 1 - páncreas

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    What is the primary function of insulin?

    Regulates blood glucose levels.

    What distinguishes glucagon from insulin?

    Glucagon increases blood glucose, while insulin decreases it.

    What are the main components of the pancreas?

    Exocrine and endocrine tissues.

    What happens if insulin secretion is impaired?

    Leads to elevated blood glucose levels.

    What is the role of somatostatin?

    Inhibits secretion of other hormones.

    How does the pancreas receive blood supply?

    Through branches of the celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery.

    What is the significance of the islets of Langerhans?

    They contain hormone-secreting cells.

    What is the consequence of obesity on adipose tissue?

    Increases resistance to insulin.

    What is the anatomical location of the pancreas?

    Retroperitoneal, near the duodenum.

    What is the function of pancreatic acini?

    Secrete digestive enzymes.

    What is the primary function of insulin?

    Regulates blood glucose levels.

    What distinguishes glucagon from insulin?

    Glucagon increases blood glucose, while insulin decreases it.

    What are the main components of the pancreas?

    Exocrine and endocrine tissues.

    What happens if insulin secretion is impaired?

    Can lead to diabetes mellitus.

    What is the role of somatostatin?

    Inhibits hormone secretion from the pancreas.

    How does the pancreas receive blood supply?

    Through branches of the celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery.

    What is the significance of the islets of Langerhans?

    They contain hormone-secreting cells.

    What is the consequence of obesity on adipose tissue?

    Increases resistance to insulin.

    What is the anatomical location of the pancreas?

    Retroperitoneal, near the duodenum.

    What is the function of pancreatic acini?

    Secrete digestive enzymes.