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hepatopancreas
a large gland of shrimps, lobsters, and crabs that combines the functions of a liver and pancreas. -
insulin
Biochemistry. a polypeptide hormone, produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, that regulates the metabolism of glucose and other nutrients. -
somatostatin
a polypeptide hormone, produced in the brain and pancreas, that inhibits secretion of somatotropin from the hypothalamus and inhibits insulin production by the pancreas. -
digestive gland
any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract, as the salivary glands, liver, and pancreas. -
glucagon
a hormone secreted by the pancreas that acts in opposition to insulin in the regulation of blood glucose levels. -
guanine deaminase
an enzyme, found in liver, brain, spleen, pancreas, and kidney, that converts guanine into xanthine and ammonia.