Islets of Langerhans Are Highly Vascularized Bits of Endocrine Tissue

question 168

Multiple Choice

Islets of Langerhans are highly vascularized bits of endocrine tissue found where?

• A) small intestine
• B) liver
• C) large intestine
• D) stomach
• E) pancreas

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Definitions:

Proteins

Large biomolecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids, which perform a vast array of functions within organisms.

Cytoplasm

The plasma membrane and cell contents with the exception of the nucleus.

Nucleus

The membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains most of the cell's genetic material.

Electron Micrograph

A photograph or image obtained by using an electron microscope, which uses a beam of electrons to create an image of the specimen.