HUMAN BIOLOGY
HUMAN BIOLOGY
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Author: Mader
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Chapter 16.5, Problem 3CYP
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Thecomparison between the relationship of the pancreas to type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

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Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of theislets of Langerhans. Insulin helps to decrease the blood glucose levels while the glucagon helps in the rise of blood glucose levels. Insulin is a hypoglycemia hormone. It helps in lowering down of the blood glucose hormone.

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