Question

How many kinds of cells are found in islet of Langerhans?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 5

Answer 1

The correct option is D 5

Islets of Langerhans are irregularly shaped patches of endocrine tissue located within the pancreas of most vertebrates. The islets consist of four distinct cell types. Alpha cells produce glucagon, beta cells produce insulin and amylin, delta cells produce somatostatin, gamma cells produce pancreatic polypeptide and epsilon cells produces ghrelin.

So, the correct answer is option D.