What are the effects of aging on pancreatic cells?
a. Pancreatic cells are replaced by fibrotic cells.
b. Increased insulin production is typical.
c. Beta cell function decreases.
d. No appreciable change occurs on pancreatic cells.
Ans: c. Beta cell function decreases.
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