Pancreas cells

Type

Location

Hormones/

Enzymes Secreted

Function

Alpha (α) cells

Islets of Langerhans

Glucagon

Increases blood glucose levels

Beta (β) cells

Islets of Langerhans

Insulin, Amylin

Lowers blood glucose levels

Delta (δ) cells

Islets of Langerhans

Somatostatin

Inhibits secretion of insulin

and glucagon

PP (Pancreatic
Polypeptide) cells

Islets of Langerhans

Pancreatic
Polypeptide (PP)

Regulates pancreatic secretion

and appetite

Epsilon (ε) cells

Islets of Langerhans

Ghrelin

Regulates hunger

Acinar cells

Exocrine pancreas

- Amylase
- Lipase
- Proteases

Produces digestive enzymes

Ductal cells

Exocrine pancreas

Bicarbonate

Produces bicarbonate and

fluid transport