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The cells which occupy only 5% of the islets are known as
The cells which occupy only 5% of the islets are known as
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The correct option is C Gamma cells
The islets of Langerhans are the cells in the pancreas. These cells are responsible for the endocrine functions of the pancreas. There are three type of cells, alpha cells, beta cells and gamma cells. The gamma cells are known delta cells. These cells comprise only 5% of the islets cells. These cells are responsible for the production of somatostatin hormone.Thus, the correct answer is option C.
The islets of Langerhans are the cells in the pancreas. These cells are responsible for the endocrine functions of the pancreas. There are three type of cells, alpha cells, beta cells and gamma cells. The gamma cells are known delta cells. These cells comprise only 5% of the islets cells. These cells are responsible for the production of somatostatin hormone.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
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