GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Understanding insulin, what insulin does, and how it affects the body, is important to your overall health. Tucked away behind the stomach is an organ called the pancreas, which produces insulin. Insulin production is regulated based on blood sugar levels and other hormones in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas by special cells, called beta cells. The pancreas is below and behind the stomach. Insulin is needed to move blood sugar (glucose) into cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -When blood glucose levels rise, beta cells in the pancreas normally make the hormone insulin.

Detailed explanation-5: -For instance, the pancreas secretes insulin, which allows the body to regulate levels of sugar in the blood.