Endocrine pancreas

The endocrine pancreas is a part of the pancreas that produces hormones directly into the bloodstream to help regulate blood sugar levels. Its main hormonal cells include beta cells, which release insulin to lower blood sugar after eating; alpha cells, which produce glucagon to raise blood sugar during fasting; and delta cells, which secrete somatostatin to balance hormone activity. These hormones work together to maintain stable blood glucose levels, essential for energy and overall health. The endocrine pancreas plays a vital role in metabolic balance and is involved in conditions like diabetes when its hormone production or function is disrupted.