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The major hormones involved in the maintenance of blood glucose levels are produced by the

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Liver
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Pancreas
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Spleen
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Gall bladder
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Solution

The correct option is B Pancreas
Pancreas glands secrete several digestive enzymes which help in digestion of your food.
Islets of Langerhans has some specialized cells called as beta cells and alpha cells respectively which produce insulin and glucagon necessary for the maintenance of sugar levels. But these islets of Langerhans do not have ducts and thus it is secreted directly into bloodstream according to your activities or physical exercises
So, the correct answer is 'Pancreas'

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