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प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, rewrite changing the word.
Islets of Langerhans are found in the brain.
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उत्तर
This statement is false.
Explanation:
Islets of Langerhans are found in the pancreas because they are clusters of endocrine cells located within the pancreas. They function as the body's primary control center for blood sugar regulation by producing key hormones: insulin (to lower blood sugar) and glucagon (to raise blood sugar).
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