J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2006

  • question_answer
    The hormone insulin is secreted by :

    A)  pancreas                            

    B)  liver

    C)  kidney                

    D)  adrenal gland

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    \[\beta \]cells of islets of Langerhans of pancreas secrete the hormone insulin. Pancreas is an endocrine as well as exocrine gland (i.e., a heterocrine gland). Insulin is also called as hypoglycaemic or anti diabetic factor, because it decreases the blood glucose level and prevents diabetes.


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