Cells which will eventually compose the uncinate head of this organ arise from fibroblast growth factors.
Cells which will eventually compose the uncinate head of this organ arise from fibroblast growth factors. One of this organ's exocrine functions involves transferring digestive enzymes to the small intestines, and this organ's alpha cells increase the blood-sugar level by secreting glucagon. Its endocrine production usually occurs in the islets of Langerhans, and this organ's beta cells are important in the study of human disease, specifically one where insulin cannot be synthesized. For 10 points, name this organ inhibited by diabetes mellitus.
Cells which will eventually compose the uncinate head of this organ arise from fibroblast growth factors.
{pancreas} [accept {Islets of Langerhans} before it is read]