How Do the Cells in the Islet of Langerhans Help

question 1

Multiple Choice

How do the cells in the Islet of Langerhans help to control blood sugar levels?

• A) lowering blood glucose levels
• B) producing somatostatin
• C) producing and releasing insulin
• D) increasing blood glucose

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Definitions:

Plant Hormone

Chemical substances produced in plants that regulate growth, development, and other physiological processes.

2,4-D

An herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds, functioning as a synthetic auxin to disrupt plant growth.

2,4,5-T

A synthetic herbicide used for broad-leaf plant control that was a component of Agent Orange, now banned in many countries due to its toxicity and carcinogenic properties.

Thigmomorphogenesis

The process by which plants change their growth patterns in response to mechanical stimulation, such as touch or wind.