Fungsi Pankreas Bagi Tubuh

Summary

This video provides an informative overview of the pancreas, explaining its structure and dual function. The pancreas, located in the upper abdomen, has both exocrine and endocrine roles. The exocrine function involves producing digestive enzymes such as lipase, amylase, and protease to break down fats, starches, and proteins. The endocrine function centers around hormone production, including insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar. The video also touches on other hormones like gastrin. Viewers are encouraged to like, comment, and subscribe for more educational content on health.

Takeaways

• 😀 The pancreas is a gland with a gray-pink color and is 12-15 cm in length, located in the upper abdomen and extends to the left.
• 😀 The pancreas has two main functions: exocrine and endocrine.
• 😀 The exocrine function involves the pancreas producing digestive enzymes like lipase, amylase, and protease.
• 😀 Lipase breaks down fats in food, with the help of bile produced by the liver.
• 😀 Amylase breaks down starch into sugars, which are then used as energy by the body.
• 😀 Protease is responsible for breaking down proteins in food.
• 😀 As an endocrine gland, the pancreas produces hormones like insulin and glucagon.
• 😀 The pancreas contains Langerhans islets, which are responsible for hormone production.
• 😀 Insulin is produced by Beta cells in the pancreas and helps absorb glucose, which is stored as glycogen in the liver.
• 😀 Glucagon, produced by Alpha cells, helps regulate blood glucose levels.
• 😀 In addition to insulin and glucagon, the pancreas also produces gastrin and somatostatin, which stimulate stomach acid production.

Q & A

What is the pancreas and where is it located in the body?

The pancreas is a gland with a pinkish-gray color, measuring about 12-15 cm in length. It is located in the upper abdomen, extending to the left, with its head attached to the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).

What are the two main functions of the pancreas?

The pancreas has two main functions: exocrine and endocrine. The exocrine function involves the production of enzymes for digestion, while the endocrine function involves the secretion of hormones into the bloodstream.

What is the role of the exocrine function in the pancreas?

The exocrine function of the pancreas involves the production of digestive enzymes, including lipase, amylase, and protease. These enzymes help break down fats, starches, and proteins in food during digestion.

How does the enzyme lipase function in digestion?

Lipase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas that helps break down fats in food. It works with bile produced by the liver to efficiently digest fats.

What is the role of the enzyme amylase in the digestive process?

Amylase is an enzyme that helps break down starches into sugars. The sugars produced are then used by the body for energy.

What is the function of protease in the pancreas?

Protease is an enzyme that breaks down proteins in food, aiding in the digestion of proteins during the digestive process.

What is the endocrine function of the pancreas?

The endocrine function of the pancreas involves the secretion of hormones, such as insulin and glucagon, into the bloodstream to regulate blood sugar levels.

What is the role of insulin in the body?

Insulin is a hormone produced by beta cells in the pancreas. It helps cells absorb glucose from the blood and store it as glycogen in the liver, serving as an energy reserve.

What does the hormone glucagon do in the body?

Glucagon is produced by alpha cells in the pancreas. It works to raise blood sugar levels by signaling the liver to release stored glycogen, which is converted back into glucose.

What other hormones does the pancreas produce, and what are their functions?

In addition to insulin and glucagon, the pancreas also produces the hormones gastrin and hamilin. Gastrin stimulates the production of stomach acid, and hamilin plays a role in regulating digestive processes.