Question

State whether the following statement is True or False. If false, rewrite the correct form of the statement by only changing the last word of the statement.

Alpha cells of the pancreas secretes insulin

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Pancreas:

1. It is located behind the stomach and acts as both a exocrine and endocrine gland.
2. As an exocrine gland it produces digestive enzymes and as an endocrine gland it produces hormones.

Types of cells of Pancreas:

1. Pancreas has three types of specialized cells called Islets of Langerhans which produce hormones.
2. Alpha cells of Islets of Langerhans secretes glucagon.
3. Beta cells of Islets of Langerhans in pancreas secretes insulin.
4. Delta cells of Islets of Langerhans secretes somatostatin.

Final answer: The given statement is false and the correct statement is Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete glucagon.