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arivle123

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which hormone is secreted by alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas?
 
  A) glucose
  B) glucagon
  C) glucocorticoids
  D) glycogen

Question 2

Surgical removal of the testis because of cancer is known as ________.
 
  A) orchiectomy
  B) vasectomy
  C) balanitis
  D) TURP


durant1234

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

B
Explanation: A) Glucose is blood sugar; it is not secreted by the pancreas.
B) Correct
C) Glucocorticoids is a category of hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex.
D) Glycogen is glucose stored in the liver.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct Orchi/o- means testicle; testis and -ectomy means surgical removal.
B) Vasectomy is surgical removal of the vas deferens, not the testis.
C) Balanitis is an inflammation, not surgical removal.
D) TURP is surgical removal of part of the prostate gland, not the testis.


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