Delete Content. A plasma membrane is permeable to specific molecules that a cell needs. Transport proteins in the cell membrane allow for selective passage of specific molecules from the external environment. Each transport protein is specific to a certian molecule (indicated by matching colors).
The pancreas contains cells which release both insulin and glucagon. The endocrine system consists of a number of different glands which secrete hormones that dictate how cells and organs behave.
The pancreas is a dual-function gland, having features of both endocrine and exocrine glands. Endocrine: The part of the pancreas with endocrine function is made up of cell clusters called islets of Langerhans. They play an imperative role in glucose metabolism and regulation of blood glucose concentration.