A Toxin That Selectively Destroys the Alpha Cells of the Pancreas

question 6

Multiple Choice

A toxin that selectively destroys the alpha cells of the pancreas would impair the production of

• A) insulin
• B) glucagon
• C) somatostatin
• D) digestive proteases
• E) digestive lipases

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