Hormones Secreted by Islets Cells | Hormones | Pancreas | Endocrinology
The following points highlight the two important hormones secreted by islets cells. The hormones are: 1. Insulin 2. Glucagon. Hormone # 1. Insulin: It is the active principle of the islets cells. It is albumin in nature having a molecular weight of 35,000. It is hydrolyzed by proteolytic enzymes, hence is not effective orally. It is easily destroyed by alkalies [...]