Question

Name the endocrine gland which has islets of Langerhans. Name its hormonal secretions.

Answer 1

Endocrine glands:

1. They are the glands that secrete hormones without ducts, while exocrine glands secrete hormones through ducts.
2. The endocrine gland (or organ) which has islets of Langerhans is the pancreas, it is both an exocrine and an endocrine gland.
3. The islets of Langerhans help in creating and controlling the hormones (insulin and glucagon) in the bloodstream, thus playing an important role in the endocrine function of the pancreas.
4. Blood sugar level of the body is lowered with the help of insulin and the blood sugar in the body is raised with the help of glucagon.
5. The endocrine part of the pancreas helps in digestion.
6. The hormones secreted by the islets of Langerhans are:

1. α-cells-Secrete glucagon.
2. β-cells-Secrete insulin.
3. δ-cells-Secrete somatostatin.