The Islets of Langerhans, endocrine cell clusters within the pancreas, synthesize critical hormones for blood glucose regulation. Key hormones include:
Insulin: Decreases blood glucose by promoting cellular glucose absorption.
Glucagon: Elevates blood glucose by initiating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.
Somatostatin: Regulates insulin and glucagon secretion by inhibiting their release. Adrenaline (epinephrine), produced by the adrenal glands, is not a product of the Islets of Langerhans. It functions in the "fight or flight" response, augmenting heart rate and blood glucose levels, among other effects.
Conclusion: Adrenaline is produced in the adrenal medulla, not by the Islets of Langerhans. % Quicktip