Correct the statements if they are wrong.
a) Alpha cells produce insulin and beta cells produce glucagon.
b) Ovary produces eggs and androgen.

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(a) Alpha cells in the islets of the pancreas produce the hormone glucagon and the beta cells produce the hormone insulin.
(b) Ovary produces eggs and the hormone oestrogen.

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Correct the statements if they are wrong.a) Alpha cells produce insulin and beta cells produce glucagon.b) Ovary produces eggs and androgen.

(a) Alpha cells in the islets of the pancreas produce the hormone glucagon and the beta cells produce the hormone insulin.(b) Ovary produces eggs and the hormone oestrogen.

Correct the statements if they are wrong.
a) Alpha cells produce insulin and beta cells produce glucagon.
b) Ovary produces eggs and androgen.

(a) Alpha cells in the islets of the pancreas produce the hormone glucagon and the beta cells produce the hormone insulin.
(b) Ovary produces eggs and the hormone oestrogen.