GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LIVER PANCREAS

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the following is true of insulin, EXCEPT
A
it is secreted by beta cells
B
it signals the liver to store glucose as glycogen
C
it is a hormone
D
it is secreted by alpha cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreatic islets of Langerhans consist of several hormone-secreting cell types important for blood glucose control. The insulin secreting -cells are the best studied of these cell types, but less is known about the glucagon secreting -cells. The -cells secrete glucagon as a response to low blood glucose.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alpha cells secrete the hormone glucagon while beta cells secrete insulin directly into the bloodstream without any duct. Insulin is a peptide hormone that regulates the glucose levels in the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The statement that (insulin) is produced in the alpha cells of the pancreas is False. The correct statement will be Glucagon is produced in the alpha cells of the pancreas. The glucagon is secreted by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans cells in the pancreas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is option 4 i.e Insulin is a protein hormone which is produced in human body. Important points about Insulin hormone are: Insulin: It is a Protein hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets.

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