Biology - Chemical Coordination and Integration Question with Solution | TestHub
Match the type of cells of pancreas in Column I and their secretion in Column II.
| Column (I) | Column (II) |
|---|---|
| (A) Alpha cells | (I) Pancreatic juice |
| (B) Acinar cells | (II) Glucagon |
| (C) Beta cells | (III) Somatostatin |
| (D) Delta cells | (IV) Insulin |
Choose the correct option
Options:
Answer:
Solution:
The pancreas is a composite gland which acts as both exocrine and endocrine gland.
The exocrine portion consists of acinar cells which secrete pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes.
The endocrine portion consists of Islets of Langerhans. The main types of cells in the Islets of Langerhans are:
Alpha cells secrete the hormone glucagon, which increases blood glucose levels.
Beta cells secrete the hormone insulin, which decreases blood glucose levels.
Delta cells secrete the hormone somatostatin, which inhibits the secretion of both glucagon and insulin.
Therefore, the correct matching is A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.
Answer: A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
