Pearson eText Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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ISBN: 9780136874089
Author: Frederic Martini, Judi Nath
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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