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Insulin is probably the most well known chemical produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. The hormone functions by activating the exocytosis of vesicles embedded with glucose transport proteins. Upon fusing with the plasma membrane, the increased number of glucose transporters increases the uptake of glucose by the cells. The pancreas also produces glucagon and somatostatin, and also amylase, trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen, which aid in digestion.
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What is the name of the hormone produced by the pancreas which creates diabetes?
homeostasis
What is the name of the organ or gland that produces insulin?
Insulin is produced in the pancreas, which is not a small organ. There are specific parts of the pancreas which produce insulin, which are called the Isles of Langerhans.
What is the hormone produced by the pancreas which creates the disease Diabetes if it is released in insufficent quantities?
what is the name of the hormone produced by the pancreas which creates the disease diabetes if it is released in insufficient quantities
What is glucagon produced by?
hormone secreted by the pancreas
Is pepsin produced by the pancreas?
Pepsin is an enzyme whose responsibility it is to break down proteins in the body. Pepsin is not produced by the pancreas; it is produced by the stomach.
Glucagon is produced by the?
pancreas
Where is CCK produced?
the pancreas
What do the hormones by the pancreas do?
Insulin is produced in the pancreas. It helps metabolize sugar.
A gland that produced pancreatic juice?
Um... The pancreas? It is both and exocrine and endocrine gland.
Where are lipase and trypsin produced?
Lipase is produced primarily in the pancreas and small intestine. Trypsin is produced in the pancreas and released into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of proteins.
What contributes to chemical digestion?
Enzymes contribute to chemical digestion. They are produced by the pancreas and together with bile, chemically change food into molecules so that it can be absorbed easily by the body.
What do the hormones made by the pancreas do?
Insulin is produced in the pancreas. It helps metabolize sugar.
