SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260172195
Author: VanPutte
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 18, Problem 22RAC
Within the pancreas, the pancreatic islets produce
a. insulin.
b. glucagon.
c. digestive enzymes.
d. Both a and b are correct.
e. All of these are correct.
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Chapter 18 Solutions
SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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