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Physiology of the Endocrine Pancreas Video
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Video at a Glance
- The pancreas is located across from the liver.
- It releases enzymes into the small intestines to aid digestion.
- The cells of the pancreas are described in detail in this video.
- Insulin increases glucose uptake and usage. It also increases amino acid uptake.
- Insulin is considered an anabolic steroid.
- Insulin only responds to blood levels of glucose.
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