Function: ▪ synthesize and release hormones permitting them to act in concert and respond to changes in the body and maintain stability (homeostasis) ▪ Example organs – thyroid, pancreas (islets of Langerhans), adrenal glands, pituitary gland Tools: – hormones * chemicals released by cells in one part of the body that affect cells in other…
Pancreas: > produces digestive enzymes and hormones > hormone producing cells are in the islets of Langerhans > islets contain beta (produce insulin hormone) and alpha cells (produce glucagon hormone) Insulin: > produced in beta cells > released when blood sugar level increases > cause muscle cells, the liver and other organs, to become permeable…
Liver – produces bile -bile emulsifies fats in the small intestine; increases surface area of fat particles Gall Bladder – stores bile between meals – releases bile when food moves into the small intestine Pancreas – manufactures and releases bicarbonate to neutralize acid coming out of the stomach – basic environment inactivates pepsin – releases…