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jparksx

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A physician who specializes in disorders of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) is a(n) ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Insulin is secreted by the ________ cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas.
 
  A) alpha
  B) beta
  C) gamma
  D) delta


javimendoza7

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

otorhinolaryngologist

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Alpha cells secrete glucagon, not insulin.
B) Correct
C) There is no such thing as gamma cells in the islets of Langerhans.
D) Delta cells secrete somatostatin, not insulin.


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