Multiple Choice
Which organ produces a variety of digestive enzymes that are released into the duodenum?
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23. The Digestive System
Pancreas
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In the pancreas, which cells produce hormones that regulate blood glucose levels?
A
Ductal epithelial cells
B
Islet cells (cells of the islets of Langerhans)
C
Pancreatic stellate cells
D
Acinar cells
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Understand that the pancreas has both exocrine and endocrine functions. The exocrine part produces digestive enzymes, while the endocrine part produces hormones.
Identify the types of cells in the pancreas: Acinar cells produce digestive enzymes (exocrine), ductal epithelial cells line the ducts, and pancreatic stellate cells are involved in tissue repair and fibrosis.
Focus on the endocrine function, which involves the islets of Langerhans. These islet cells produce hormones that regulate blood glucose levels.
Recall that the main hormones involved in blood glucose regulation are insulin and glucagon, both secreted by different types of islet cells (beta cells produce insulin, alpha cells produce glucagon).
Conclude that the cells responsible for producing hormones regulating blood glucose levels are the islet cells (cells of the islets of Langerhans).
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