Question

Multiple Choice Questions Choose the correct answer:

Which cells of the pancreas produce insulin?

• A. $\beta$cells
• B. $\alpha$ cells
• C. Leydig cells
• D. Interstitial cells

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$\beta$cells

The Correct option is A

The explanation of the correct option:

1. The islets of Langerhans of the pancreas consist of $\beta$-cells that produce Insulin.
2. Insulin is a peptide, water-insoluble hormone that controls the uptake of sugar in various tissues.
3. Thereby lowering the blood sugar level.
4. Insulin also increases the rate of protein and fat synthesis.

The explanation of the incorrect option:

Option (B):

$\alpha$- cells of islets of Langerhans of pancreatic cell produce glucagon which has antagonistic (opposite) effects to Insulin.

Option (C):

Under the control of Luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary, leydig cells produce testosterone.

Option (D):

Interstitial cells found adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in the testicle produce testosterone in the presence of the luteinizing hormone (LH.)

Final answer: $\beta$ cells of the pancreas produce the hormone insulin.