The Endocrine Portion of the Pancreas

question 2

Multiple Choice

The endocrine portion of the pancreas

• A)consists of pancreatic islets dispersed among the exocrine portion of the pancreas.
• B)secretes insulin and glucagon.
• C)produces androgens.
• D)has all of these characteristics.
• E)both consists of pancreatic islets dispersed among the exocrine portion of the pancreas and secretes insulin and glucagon.

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