Explain How the Internal Structure of a Cell Isolated from the Pancreas

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Essay

Explain how the internal structure of a cell isolated from the pancreas (a glandular organ that secretes hormones such as insulin, as well as digestive enzymes) differs from that of a muscle cell.

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Definitions:

Arterioles

Small arteries that lead to capillaries, controlling blood flow and pressure through regulation of their diameter.

Large Arteries

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart, characterized by their large diameter and elastic walls to withstand high pressure.

Large Veins

Vessels that carry blood towards the heart, generally transporting deoxygenated blood from various parts of the body.

Baroreceptor Reflex

Detects changes in blood pressure and produces changes in heart rate, heart force of contraction, and blood vessel diameter that return blood pressure to homeostatic levels.