Asked by Madeline Hubert on Apr 23, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in the pancreas?

A) Acinar cells
B) Gamma cells
C) Delta cells
D) Alpha cells
E) Beta cells

Pancreas

An organ in the digestive system and endocrine system, responsible for secreting digestive enzymes and insulin.

Acinar Cells

Cells in the pancreas that produce digestive enzymes, which are secreted into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of food.

Gamma Cells

Gamma cells, often referred to in the context of the pancreas as pancreatic gamma cells, are a type of cell responsible for the regulation of certain hormones, although less commonly discussed compared to alpha and beta cells.

  • Recognize glands executing both endocrine and exocrine roles.
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Harsimranpal Sangha1 week ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Gamma cells are not recognized as a type of cell in the pancreas. The pancreas contains acinar cells (which help in digestion), and islet cells such as alpha cells (which produce glucagon), beta cells (which produce insulin), and delta cells (which produce somatostatin).