EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
EPITHELIA GLANDS
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Question
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Islets of Langerhans
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Mucous exocrine gland
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Interstitial endocrine gland
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Follicular endocrine gland
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Clump exocrine gland
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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: -Alpha-cells secrete glucagon hormone. Beta-cells of pancreatic islets secrete insulin hormone. Delta-cells of pancreatic islets secrete Somatostatin hormone.
Detailed explanation-3: -The hormone secreted by the Islets of Langerhans includes insulin, glucagon and somatostatin. Insulin is secreted from beta cells and also known as antidiabetic hormone.
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