The tocodynometer measures frequency and duration without measuring intensity. This device may also be limited in its use by how it's placed on the uterus, the size and shape of the mother's abdomen, and the baby's movement. Tocodynometers are usually used in conjunction with a fetal heart rate monitor.
The most important hormone that the pancreas produces is insulin. Insulin is released by the âbeta cellsâ in the islets of Langerhans in response to food. Its role is to lower glucose levels in the bloodstream and promote the storage of glucose in fat, muscle, liver and other body tissues.
The endocrine portion of the pancreas produces hormones that are released into the circulatory system. The hormones are produced by specific cell types in the pancreas: alpha cells â glucagon, beta cells â insulin, and delta cells â somatostatin. The autonomic nervous system innervates these cells to release their hormones based on the bodyâs needs.