body system

Pancreas

An organ that produces insulin and other hormones involved in metabolism.

About Pancreas

Beta cells within pancreatic islets make insulin. The pancreas releases insulin when blood glucose rises after eating.

How does glucose move from blood into cells?

Related topics

  • Pancreas produces Insulin

    Beta cells in pancreatic islets make insulin. The pancreas releases insulin when blood glucose rises after eating.

References

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  1. NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesInsulin Resistance & PrediabetesChecked 2026-09-05