Insulin is produced by cells of the pancreatic islets called ________.

A) alpha cells
B) beta cells
C) delta cells
D) gamma cells
E) theta cells


Answer: B) beta cells

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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During bone growth, which event is most significant at the surface indicated by the letter B?

Calcification of the cartilage matrix leads to its deterioration and replacement by bone. calcification of the cartilage matrix conversion of bone into cartilage cell division of chondrocytes formation of compact bone.

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What does "B" represent on the diagram?

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