Type |
Location |
Hormones/ Enzymes Secreted |
Function |
Alpha (α) cells |
Islets of Langerhans |
Glucagon |
Increases blood glucose levels |
Beta (β) cells |
Islets of Langerhans |
Insulin, Amylin |
Lowers blood glucose levels |
Delta (δ) cells |
Islets of Langerhans |
Somatostatin |
Inhibits secretion of insulin and glucagon |
PP (Pancreatic |
Islets of Langerhans |
Pancreatic |
Regulates pancreatic secretion and appetite |
Epsilon (ε) cells |
Islets of Langerhans |
Ghrelin |
Regulates hunger |
Acinar cells |
Exocrine pancreas |
- Amylase |
Produces digestive enzymes |
Ductal cells |
Exocrine pancreas |
Bicarbonate |
Produces bicarbonate and fluid transport |