What are penchrias?

1.	What are penchrias?
Answer» N even when we talk about the Bita cells they are also called as antidiabetic factor cause it secreates insulin which helps control the glucose level in the blood n thus prevents diabetes . Further the stimulation of insulin depends on the higher level of glucose in the blood. It has a specific effect on specific target tissue - (here its 3)hepatocytes of liver , muscles ,adipocytes of adipocytes tissue. Pancreas is an elongated yellow colour 2nd largest endocrine gland .Present at the loop of deodanum .Pancreas is a hetrocrine or a composite gland . The Endocrine part of pancreas is made up of 1-2million of epithelial cells called as islets of Langerhans (discovered by Langerhans in 1869) scattered in the connective tissue between acini . The endocrine part consists of 1-2% of the pancreatic mass. Pancreatic hormone - i.e. islets of Langerhans is made up of three types of cells.• Alpha cell - also called as oxyphiles . It secretes glycagon .• Bita cells - secretes insulin .• Gamma cells - these are the precursors of alpha and Bita cells. I know its too long but indeed important .

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