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Which gland in the body secretes insulin?

A

Adrenal Medulla

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Thymus

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C

Pancreas

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Pituitary

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Solution

The correct option is C
Pancreas

Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of langerhans of the pancreas. These glands are both endocrine as well as exocrine.

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