The Beta Cells of the Islets of Langerhans

question 39

Multiple Choice

The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans

• A)are the hormone-secreting cells of the adrenal cortex.
• B)are insulin-secreting pancreatic cells.
• C)secrete releasing hormones.
• D)secrete steroids.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heartbeat and digestion.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for activating the body's fight-or-flight response during stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" or "feed and breed" activities when the body is at rest, promoting calming and a return to maintenance functions.

Central Nervous System

This refers to the complex system comprised of the brain and spinal cord, acting as the primary control center for processing and sending out nerve signals throughout the body.