Question

Study the above given metabolic actions of a hormone on different target sites and select the correct option regarding it.

• A. It is the anabolic hormone secreted by the beta cells of heterocrine gland.
• B. It is the hormone secreted by alpha cells of pancreas.
• C. It is the hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
• D. It is the hormone secreted by the parafollicular (C) cells.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It is the anabolic hormone secreted by the beta cells of heterocrine gland.

Pancreas contains both endocrine and exocrine cells and so it is called as a heterocrine gland. The endocrine part of the pancreas is made up of cells known as the islets of Langerhans which is consists of alpha and beta cells. The alpha cells of the pancreas release glucagon that increases the blood sugar level and beta cells the pancreas release insulin that is said to reduce the blood sugar level

So the correct answer is 'It is the anabolic hormone secreted by the beta cells of heterocrine gland'.