5 Questions
What are the two main functions of the pancreas?
Regulating blood sugar levels and producing digestive enzymes
Which cells of the Islets of Langerhans produce insulin?
Beta cells
What are the two classes of hormones released by the thyroid gland?
T3/T4 and Calcitonin
Which cells produce T3/T4 in the thyroid gland?
Follicular cells
What is the cause of Type 1 Diabetes?
Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells
Test your knowledge of the pancreas with this quiz. Explore the main functions of the pancreas, the cells of the Islets of Langerhans and the hormones they produce, with a focus on insulin functions. Understand the factors determining the strength of the response to a hormone and learn about Type 1 and... (Character limit reached)
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