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Question
Select the odd one out of the following:
Adenohypophysis, Neurohypophysis, Islets of Langerhans
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Solution
Islets of Langerhans
Explanation:
The adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis are both lobes of the pituitary gland, whereas the islets of Langerhans are distinct clusters of cells located in the pancreas.
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