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प्रश्न
Islets of Langerhans are located in the ______.
पर्याय
Kidneys
Liver
Throat
Pancreas
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उत्तर
Islets of Langerhans are located in the pancreas.
Explanation:
Islets of Langerhans are tiny groupings of cells located in the pancreas.
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