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प्रश्न
Define the following:
Beta cells
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उत्तर
Beta cells are specialized endocrine cells located within the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. They are critical to human metabolism because they are the primary source of insulin production in the body.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the two kinds of diabetes? Mention their symptoms and the causes.
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones secreted by the pancreas.
Give the Technical Term: Name the cells of islets of langerhans in pancreas, which secretes insulin and glucagon.
Describe the endocrine role of islets of Langerhans.
Short answer question
Name the secretion of alpha, beta, and delta cells of islets of langerhans. Explain their role.
Which organ acts as both an exocrine gland as well as an endocrine gland.
In the islets of Langerhans, beta cells secrete ______.
Assertion (A): Diabetes mellitus increases blood sugar levels.
Reason (R): Insulin decreases blood sugar levels.
Given below is a group of terms. In the group the first pair indicates the relationship between the two terms. Suggest the suitable word(s) for the fourth place.
Beta cells : Insulin :: Alpha cells : ______.
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Urine is loaded with sugar.
