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Which organ is located behind the stomach and is surrounded by organs such as the small intestine, liver, and spleen?
Which organ is located behind the stomach and is surrounded by organs such as the small intestine, liver, and spleen?
- Stomach
- Liver
- Spleen
- Pancreas (correct)
What is the function of the exocrine component of the pancreas?
What is the function of the exocrine component of the pancreas?
- Produce enzymes important to digestion (correct)
- Create and release important hormones directly into the bloodstream
- Produce hormones
- Break down fats
Which type of cell in the pancreas produces insulin?
Which type of cell in the pancreas produces insulin?
- Beta cell (correct)
- Alpha cell
- F cell
- Delta cell
What is the function of the delta cell in the pancreas?
What is the function of the delta cell in the pancreas?
What is diabetes mellitus?
What is diabetes mellitus?
Which hormone is produced by the alpha cells in the pancreas?
Which hormone is produced by the alpha cells in the pancreas?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down fats in the digestive process?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down fats in the digestive process?
What is the function of the pancreatic polypeptide (PP) cell in the pancreas?
What is the function of the pancreatic polypeptide (PP) cell in the pancreas?
What is the main function of the endocrine component of the pancreas?
What is the main function of the endocrine component of the pancreas?
What is the function of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
What is the function of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
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