Read the following statements and identify X.
I. X secretes two important hormones, insulin and glucagon.
II. X is the second largest endocrine gland.
III. X consists of a bundle of cells called Islets of Langerhans.

Pancreas

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Thymus

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Adrenal gland

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The correct option is A Pancreas

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A. It is a heterocrine gland.
B. It secretes two important hormones, insulin and glucagon.
C. It is the second largest endocrine gland.
D. It consists of a bundle of cells called Islets of Langerhans.
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A - endocrine portion of pancreas
B - cells that secrete somatostatin
C - cells that secrete glucagon
D - cells that secrete insulin

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Statement 1: Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells.

Statement 2: Alpha cells are present in the Islets of Langerhans.

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Read the following statements and identify X. I. X secretes two important hormones, insulin and glucagon. II. X is the second largest endocrine gland. III. X consists of a bundle of cells called Islets of Langerhans.

The correct option is A Pancreas

Read the following statements and identify X.
I. X secretes two important hormones, insulin and glucagon.
II. X is the second largest endocrine gland.
III. X consists of a bundle of cells called Islets of Langerhans.