Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology - Text Only (Instructor's)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology - Text Only (Instructor's)
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ISBN: 9780321939685
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 23CP
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To identify:

The types of cells in the pancreatic islets and the hormones produced by each.

Introduction:

Pancreatic islets are the group of pancreatic endocrine cells and they produce hormones which all are directly secreted in the bloodstream from the different types of cell.

Pancreatic islets have three major cell types:

  • Alpha cells
  • Beta cells
  • Delta cells

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