CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND
ENDOCRINE
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Question
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____ cells in the islets of Langerhans secrete insulin, and ____ cells secrete glucagon.
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Beta, Alpha
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Alpha, Beta
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Omega, Alpha
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Omega, Beta
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Alpha cells in the pancreatic islets secrete the hormone glucagons in response to a low concentration of glucose in the blood. Beta cells in the pancreatic islets secrete the hormone insulin in response to a high concentration of glucose in the blood.
Detailed explanation-2: -While the beta cell produces insulin, the only blood glucose-lowering hormone of the body, the alpha cell releases glucagon, which elevates blood glucose.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most common islet cell, the beta cell, produces insulin, the major hormone in the regulation of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism.
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