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islets of Langerhans are found in __________(a) Liver(b) Stomach(c) Pancreas(d) IntestinesThis question was posed to me in homework.Question is from Anatomy and Physiology of G.I.T in division Gastroenterology of Clinical Science

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Right answer is (c) Pancreas

The best I can explain: Pancreas is ONE of the ORGANS which has both endocrine and EXOCRINE functions. The islets of Langerhans are dense clusters of cells which act as the endocrine systems of the pancreas. They produce various HORMONES for the regulation of GLUCOSE the most important one being insulin.



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