A Hormone Called Insulin Is Secreted by The

question 34

Multiple Choice

A hormone called insulin is secreted by the:

• A) islets of Langerhans in the liver.
• B) gallbladder found in the pancreas.
• C) islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

K-selected Organisms

Species that produce fewer offspring, with each individual having a higher probability of surviving to adulthood.

Reproductive Rate

The speed at which a species or individual organism produces offspring, influencing population growth.

Population Size

The total number of individuals within a defined area at the same time, influencing genetic diversity and a population's ability to survive environmental pressures.

Natality

The rate at which births occur in a population, measured as the number of births per unit of time, typically per year.