The endocrine part of the Pancreas is known as.

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Solution

The correct option is C Islets of Langerhans
Almost all of the pancreas (95%) consists of exocrine tissue that produces pancreatic enzymes for digestion.
The remaining tissue consists of endocrine cells called islets of Langerhans.
These are clusters of cells that produce hormones that regulate blood sugar and regulate pancreatic secretions. Hence, Option B is correct.

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