PATHOLOGY MCQ
PANCREAS
Question
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The islets of Langerhans are found in ____
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Stomach
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Alimentary canal
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Pancreas
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Liver
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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: -The islets of Langerhans are a cluster of cells within the pancreas that are responsible for the production and release of hormones that regulate glucose levels.
Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas is a long, soft organ that lies transversely along the posterior abdominal wall, posterior to the stomach, and extends from the region of the duodenum to the spleen.
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