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jilianpiloj

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A hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas is called:
 
  A) glucagon.
  B) insulin.
  C) melatonin.
  D) calcitonin.

Question 2

________ are drugs that neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Glucagon is produced by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans.
B) Correct.
C) Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland.
D) Calcitonin is produced by the thyroid gland.

Answer to Question 2

Antacids


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Reply #2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 26, 2018
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