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Question
Insulin is secreted by ______.
Options
beta cells of pancreas
alpha cells of pancreas
delta cells of pancreas
none of the above
y-cells of Pancreas
Solution
Insulin is secreted by beta cells of pancreas.
Explanation:
The pancreas' islet of Langerhans contains beta cells that release insulin.
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