2. ________ in the pancreatic islets secrete the hormone insulin in response to a high concentration of glucose in the blood.
A. Beta cells
B. Alpha cells
C. Gamma cells
D. Sigma cells
i put b but it said it was wrong
http://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/endocrine/glands/pancreas.html
B:Alpha cells
beta cells
Alpha cells in the pancreatic islets secrete the hormone glucagons in response to a low concentration of glucose in the blood. Beta cells in the pancreatic islets secrete the hormone insulin in response to a high concentration of glucose in the blood.
I got alpha
Beta cells in the pancreatic islets secrete the hormone insulin in response to a high concentration of glucose in the blood.
Is the answer alpha or beta?
Beta
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the function of the different cells in the pancreatic islets.
The pancreatic islets, also known as the islets of Langerhans, are clusters of cells located in the pancreas responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate blood sugar levels. One of the key hormones produced by the pancreatic islets is insulin, which helps lower blood glucose levels.
Among the different types of cells found in the pancreatic islets, the ones that secrete insulin in response to a high concentration of glucose in the blood are called beta cells. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is:
A. Beta cells
So the correct answer is not B (Alpha cells), but A (Beta cells).