Which gland in our body secretes insulin?

Adrenal medulla

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Thymus

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Pancreas

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Pituitary

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Solution

The correct option is C Pancreas
Pancreas is a composite gland, which acts as both endocrine and exocrine gland. The endocrine pancreas consists of 'Islets of Langerhans' which have 2 main types of cells, the alpha cells and the beta cells. The alpha cells secrete glucagon, while the beta cells secrete insulin.

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