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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 following:
The hormone secreted by β (beta) cells of the islets of Langerhans.
Choose the odd one out from each series
The hormones – insulin, glucagon, cretinism, thyroxine
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Study the diagram given below and then answer the question that follows:
What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce endocrine hormones?
Very very short answer question.
Name the hormone which is an anti-abortion hormone.
State the exact location of the following structure.
Islets of Langerhans
Name the following condition:
Overdose of insulin makes the diabetic patient unconscious.
The hormone which stimulates the breakdown of glycogen in the liver to glucose is ______.
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 : ______.
Write the main function of the following hormone.
Insulin
