8. The Endocrine Pancreas

Front 1

Which of the followings is/are secreted by pancreas?

I somatostatin

II insulin

III glucagon

IV ghrelin

Back 1

I somatostatin - by D cells

II insulin - β cells

III glucagon - α cells

IV ghrelin - F cells (pancreatic polypeptide - appetite)

Front 2

C - peptide is co-secreted with insulin when pro-insulin is cleaved.

Back 2

its role is not known yet.

Front 3

lecture note: normal glucose: 4.5 - 6.5 mM

Back 3

-

Front 4

incretin - GLP-1 & GIP

Back 4

GLP-1: glucagon-like peptide

GIP: glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide

Front 5

There is high supply of insulin to the brain because the blood vessels maintain high supply of blood glucose to the brain.

Back 5

First statement is false. The brain utilises glucose as they are transported to the brain, hence insulin is not needed.

Front 6

Regulation of glucagon secretion

Back 6

Front 7

Regulation of somatostatin secretion

Back 7

Front 8

Summary 1

Back 8

Front 9

Summary 2

Back 9