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The Endocrine Pancreas. Lecture Objectives:. what are the different cell types and what do they secrete? what is the balance between insulin and glucagon? what does insulin do? what is Diabetes Mellitus?. The Pancreas. 98% of pancreas is dedicated to exocrine secretion
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The Endocrine Pancreas Lecture Objectives: • what are the different cell types and what do they secrete? • what is the balance between insulin and glucagon? • what does insulin do? • what is Diabetes Mellitus?
The Pancreas • 98% of pancreas is dedicated to exocrine secretion • 2% of pancreas is dedicated to endocrine secretion • islets of Langerhans • receive both sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation
Islets of Langerhans • islets are spread throughout the pancreas • 4 cell types • alpha cells secrete glucagon (20%) • beta cells secrete insulin (75%) • delta cells secrete somatostatin (<5%) • F or PP cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide (rare)
Insulin • synthesized as proinsulin and converted to a polypeptide • sequence conserved between species - development of antibodies
Physiological Actions of Insulin • increases uptake and storage of glucose • stimulates glycogenesis • inhibits lypolysis, promotes fat uptake and storage • increases protein synthesis
Regulation of Insulin Secretion • primary determinant = plasma glucose level • increased plasma amino acids • release of gastrointestinal hormones (GIP) • parasympathetic stimulation - triphasic response
Glucagon • small protein released from alpha cells • prevents hypoglycemia following high protein meal • helps mobilize glucose during exercise
Physiological Actions of Glucagon • glycogenolysis • glyconeogenesis • lipolytic • ketogenic gluconeogenesis
Regulation of Glucagon Secretion • increased by decreased plasma glucose • increased by elevated plasma amino acids • increased by exercise • pancreatic sympathetic stimulation
Diabetes Mellitus • most common endocrine disorder • characterized by polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss despite polyphagia, hyperglycemia, glucosuria, ketosis, acidosis • primary cause = reduced entry of glucose into peripheral tissues
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) • also called type I or juvenile onset • associated with ketosis and acidosis • pathological changes in beta cells • plasma insulin low or undetectable • treatment = insulin injection
Insulin Shock • insulin excess causes hypoglycemia • lack of fuel (glucose) for brain results in coma • hypoglycemia normally triggers secretion of: • glucagon • epinephrine • cortisol • growth hormone
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) • also called type II or adult onset • patients are generally obese • insulin levels can be normal • insulin receptors downregulated • treatment = diet, sulfonylureas
Glucose Tolerance Test • administer a glucose challenge and monitor blood glucose levels • blood glucose rises higher and returns to baseline more slowly in diabetics
Ketone Bodies and Acidosis acetyl-CoA acetoacetate acetone B-hydroxybutyrate • decreased pH • respiration changes • acidic urine • can lead to coma