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Exocrine Function of Pancreas

Involves secreting digestive enzymes to break down nutrients in the small intestine.

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Endocrine Function of Pancreas

Involves the secretion of hormones like insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.

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Insulin

Hormone secreted by beta cells in response to high blood sugar levels, stimulates glucose uptake by tissue cells and conversion of glucose into glycogen in the liver.

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Glucagon

Hormone secreted by alpha cells in response to low blood sugar levels, causes the breakdown of glycogen into glucose in the liver.

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Hormones Contributing to Blood Glucose Increase

Glucagon, cortisol, hGH (human growth hormone), and epinephrine all play a role in increasing blood glucose levels.