CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND
ENDOCRINE
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Question
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Which cell type makes up the majority of the Islets of Langerhans?
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alpha
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beta
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delta
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F cells
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Islets of Langerhans are islands of endocrine cells scattered throughout the pancreas. A number of new studies have pointed to the potential for conversion of non- islet cells in to insulin-producing -cells to replenish -cell mass as a means to treat diabetes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Beta cells in the pancreatic islets secrete the hormone insulin in response to a high concentration of glucose in the blood.
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