Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete which of the following hormones?

A) insulin
B) oxytocin
C) glucagon
D) glargine


C) glucagon
Glucagon is secreted by alpha cells in the pancreas, and insulin is secreted by its beta cells.

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Each coxal bone has three parts: the ilium, the _______________, and the pubis. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. a default code B. a supplementary word or phrase that helps define a code C. a word that identifies a disease or condition in the Alphabetic Index D. a word or phrase that describes a main term in the Alphabetic Index

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Which of the following is a powerful enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach?

B) Chyme C) Bile D) Gastrin

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