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Which endocrine gland and its part is involved in the secretion of insulin?

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Pancreas:
The endocrine gland that secretes insulin is the pancreas.
The portion with which it is concerned is called the Islets of Langerhans.
The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans release insulin.

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