what hormone is released after a meal
The most important hormone that the pancreas produces is insulin. Insulin is released by the âbeta cellsâ in the islets of Langerhans in response to food. Its role is to lower glucose levels in the bloodstream and promote the storage of glucose in fat, muscle, liver and other body tissues. âAlpha cellsâ in the islets of Langerhans produce another important hormone, glucagon.