Instructions: Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 67

Essay

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.
-Macedonians

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Definitions:

Pancreas

An organ in the digestive system and endocrine system, responsible for secreting digestive enzymes and insulin.

Acinar Cells

Cells in the pancreas that produce digestive enzymes, which are secreted into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of food.

Gamma Cells

Gamma cells, often referred to in the context of the pancreas as pancreatic gamma cells, are a type of cell responsible for the regulation of certain hormones, although less commonly discussed compared to alpha and beta cells.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.