Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding 'Islets of Langerhans'? (a) The exocrine pancreas consists of 'Islet of langerhans'. (b) There are about 1 to 2 million Islets of Langerhans in a normal human pancreas. (c) The two main types of cells in the Islet of Langerhans are called α-cells and β-cells. (d) The α-cells secrete a hormone called insulin, while the β-cells secrete glucagon.

  1. a, b, and d

  2. b, c, and d

  3. only d

  4. only a

  5. a and d
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. Statements a and d are incorrect. The endocrine pancreas consists of ‘Islets of Langerhans’. The α -cells secrete a hormone called glucagon, while the β-cells secrete insulin.

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