Pancreas, Liver, and Gallbladder #11

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.

Pancreas

A gland located behind the stomach that produces pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes and sodium bicarbonate.

the pancreas has..

endocrine → produces hormones
exocrine → produces enzymes

Exocrine Gland

A type of gland that produces enzymes

Endocrine Gland

A type of gland that produces hormones

Acinar Cells

They make and release digestive enzymes that help break down food in the small intestine.

Islets of Langerhans

Clusters of cells in the pancreas that secrete hormones like insulin and glucagon.

Hepatocytes

Liver cells that perform vital functions including detoxification, metabolism, and synthesis of proteins.

Kupffer Cells

They are liver immune cells that remove bacteria, old red blood cells, and toxins from the blood.

Bilirubin

Bilirubin is the waste product made from breaking down hemoglobin, and it’s removed from the body through bile.

Liver Functions

1-destroys old red blood cells
2-detoxifies blood
3- stores vitamins
4-makes plasma proteins
5-stores glucose
6- produces urea
7-regulates blood cholesterol levels
8- produces bile and bilirubin

Gallbladder

A pear-shaped organ that stores bile, salts, phospholipids, cholesterol, bilirubin, electrolytes and water produced by hepatocyte