Multiple Choice
Which of the following events is a result of calcitonin secretion?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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What is an endocrine function of the pancreas?
A
Production of bile for digestion
B
Secretion of insulin to regulate blood glucose levels
C
Secretion of digestive enzymes into the small intestine
D
Absorption of nutrients in the intestines
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Identify the primary functions of the pancreas, which include both endocrine and exocrine roles.
Understand that the endocrine function of the pancreas involves the secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Recognize that insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.
Learn that insulin plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
Differentiate between endocrine and exocrine functions: endocrine involves hormone secretion like insulin, while exocrine involves digestive enzymes.
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