Pancreatic Islet

The pancreatic islet (lat. Insula pancreatica) is a small piece of tissue in the pancreas that plays an important role in digestion. It is located in the head of the pancreas and consists of cells that produce digestive enzymes such as amylase, lipase and trypsin.

The pancreatic islet was discovered in 1869 by the German anatomist Rudolf Langerhans, who named it after himself. Langerhans discovered this small piece of tissue while examining the pancreas.

The functions of the pancreatic islet include the production of digestive enzymes that help break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates. These enzymes then enter the duodenum, where they participate in the digestion process.

However, the pancreatic islet does not only produce enzymes. It also plays an important role in regulating blood glucose levels. When glucose levels rise, pancreatic islet cells release insulin, which helps the body use glucose for energy. This mechanism helps maintain stable blood glucose levels and prevents the development of diabetes.

In addition, pancreatic islets can be damaged by various pancreatic diseases such as pancreatitis or cancer. This can lead to decreased enzyme production and digestive problems.

Thus, the pancreatic islet plays an important role in the processes of digestion and regulation of glucose levels in the body. It is an important component of the pancreas and can be damaged by various diseases.

Pancreatic islets (Islands of Langerhans), or insulin-producing islets of the pancreas, are small clusters of LPL (pancreatic Langerhan-Spinal cell) cells and pancreatic cells in the form of round or tuberous formations. Drugs synthesized from pancreatic islets are called islet or islet hormones. They are inactive precursors of hormones secreted by pancreatic β-cells. These hormones include insulin, glucagon and amylin. Insulin and glucagon serve as pancreatic hormones, and amylin controls the removal of glucose from the blood. In addition, pancreatic islets are rich in histamine type 2 receptors (H2R), which control the entry of histamine into cells and the secretion of amylin. The function of these pancreatic islet cells is to control the flow of sugar into the blood, the production of pancreatic hormones and adipocytes. If a person has too many pancreatic cells, they may have diabetes, which can lead to high blood sugar levels. When the number of pancreatic cells decreases, some people have an increased risk of developing diabetes. Treatment for type II diabetes is the use of insulin and other hormone replacement drugs. Problems