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Insulin is secreted by the beta-cells of _______.

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pituitary
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thyroid
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pancreas
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adrenal
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Solution

The correct option is C pancreas
The Islet of Langerhans in the endocrine pancreas contains three main types of cells. They are alpha, beta and delta cells. The beta cells secrete insulin. It converts glucose into glycogen in muscles and liver.

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