GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The main function of the pancreas is to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. It is a large gland located behind the stomach. It produces insulin, glucagon, and other hormones.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine cells of the pancreas Groups of endocrine cells are found throughout the pancreas. They are called islets of Langerhans because they are scattered like small islands (“islets”) and were discovered by the pathologist Paul Langerhans. These groups of cells produce insulin, glucagon and other hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glucagon is a peptide hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans.

Detailed explanation-4: -Beta cells make the hormone insulin, which lowers the glucose level. In type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system mistakenly destroys the beta cells. This causes the pancreas to lose the ability to make insulin.