Choose the correct option and complete the sentence:
(b) Insulin is secreted by _____ cells of pancreas

delta

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Solution

The correct option is C beta
Answer: (ii) beta.

Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of islets of Langerhans ( present in pancreas) which maintains the constant sugar level in the blood.

Insulin converts glucose in the blood to glycogen which is stored in the liver and muscle cells.

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Choose the correct option and complete the sentence: (b) Insulin is secreted by _____ cells of pancreas

The correct option is C betaAnswer: (ii) beta. Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of islets of Langerhans ( present in pancreas) which maintains the constant sugar level in the blood. Insulin converts glucose in the blood to glycogen which is stored in the liver and muscle cells.

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence:
(b) Insulin is secreted by _____ cells of pancreas

The correct option is C beta
Answer: (ii) beta.

Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of islets of Langerhans ( present in pancreas) which maintains the constant sugar level in the blood.

Insulin converts glucose in the blood to glycogen which is stored in the liver and muscle cells.