The cells of the pancreas which produce insulin.

State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, rewrite the correct form of the statement by changing the first word only: The Beta cells of the pancreas secrete insulin.

Which cells of pancreas produce insulin ?

Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow: (I) Name the cells of the pancreas that produce (a) glucagon (b) insulin. (ii) State the main function of (a) glucagon (b) insulin. (iii) Why is the pancreas referred to as an exo- endocrine gland ? (iv) Why Is insulin not given orally but is injected into the body ? (vj What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce endocrine hormones? (vi) Where in the body is the pancreas located?

alpha -cells of pancreas secrete

alpha -cells of pancreas secrete

alpha -cells of pancreas secrete