Pancreas: insulin & glucagon | chemical coordination | Biology class 11 | Khan Academy
Channel: Khan Academy India - English
Date: 2023-04-26

Let's explore how the insulin (from beta cells) and the glucagon (from the alpha cells) of the Islets of Langerhans in pancreas help in maintaining the blood sugar levels in our body. 

Timestamps
00:00 - Islets of Langerhans
01:30 - Why to maintain blood sugar?
02:00 - Insulin from beta cells lowers blood sugar
04:50 - Glucaon from alpha cells raise blood sugar
06:45 - gamma and delta cells?
07:30 - Bonus questions!


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