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.
Primary hormones secreted by the pancreas include: 1  Gastrin: This hormone aids digestion by stimulating certain cells in the stomach to produce acid. 2  Glucagon: Glucagon helps insulin maintain normal blood glucose by working in the opposite way of insulin. It stimulates your cells to release glucose, and this raises your blood glucose levels. Insulin: This hormone regulates blood glucose by allowing many of your bodyâs cells to absorb and use glucose.