Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 40, Problem 1PL

The _________ cells of pancreatic islets produce insulin
a. alpha
b. beta
e. delta
d. F

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Summary Introduction

Introduction:

A pancreatic islet is a cluster of cells in the pancreas. There are four types of cells in the pancreatic islet. They are the alpha cells, beta cells, delta cells, and F cells. They are concentrated in different locations in different proportions.

Answer to Problem 1PL

Correct answer:

The correct answer is option (b) beta.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation for the correct answer:

Option (b) beta.The beta cells of the pancreatic islet are responsible for the production of insulin. So, the correct answer is option (b) beta.

Explanation for incorrect answers:

Option (a) alpha. The alpha cells are responsible for the production of glucagon hormone production. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option (c) delta. The delta cells in the pancreatic islet are responsible for the production of somatostatin. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option (d) F. There is a very small amount of F cells. These F cells are responsible for the production of polypeptides. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Conclusion

The beta cells of the pancreatic islet are responsible for the production of insulin. So, the correct answer is option (b) beta.

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