Pancreas and Adrenal Glands
- Created by: Molly Webb
- Created on: 16-02-16 13:06
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- Pancreas
- Exocrine gland
- These cells are Acinar Cells
- In clusters around the pancreatic duct
- The pancreatic duct leads to the duodenum (part of small intestine)
- Secrete digestive enzymes
- In clusters around the pancreatic duct
- These cells are Acinar Cells
- Endocrine gland
- These are the Islets of Langerhans
- Found in clusters around blood capillaries
- Made up of Alpha and Beta Cells
- Alpha Cells secrete glucagon
- Control blood glucose concentration
- Beta cells secrete insulin
- Control blood glucose concentration
- Alpha Cells secrete glucagon
- These are the Islets of Langerhans
- Exocrine gland
- Adrenal Glands
- Endocrine glands just above the kidneys
- Contain a cortex (outer part)
- Secretes steroid hormones e.g. cortisol when stressed
- Medulla (inner part)
- Secretes catecholamine hormones
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