what triggers the pancreas to secrete insulin
Pancreas' endocrine function. secretes insulin, glucagon, somatastatin. insulin. secreted by pancreas when glucose is high and it lowers blood glucose levels by pushing glucose into the cells and stores exes glucose as fat. somatastatin.
When the level of glucose in your blood rises, it signals certain cells (beta cells) in your pancreas, located behind your stomach, to release insulin. The insulin, in turn, unlocks your cells so that glucose can enter and provide the fuel your cells need to function properly.