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What hormone is produced by beta cells of the pancreas?a. $T_{3}$b. glucagonc. insulind. $\mathrm{T} 4$
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The pancreas plays a significant role in metabolism and glucose levels. It has two types of cells: alpha cells and beta cells. Alpha cells release glucagon, which increases blood sugar levels, while beta cells release a hormone that lowers blood sugar levels. Show more…
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What hormone is produced by beta cells of the pancreas? a. $T_{3}$ b. glucagon c. insulin d. $\mathrm{T} 4$
What hormone is produced by beta cells of the pancreas? a. $T_{3}$ b. glucagon c. insulin d. $T_{4}$
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