The 4 types of secretory cells in the pancreatic islets are not present in the equal percentages. Which of the following represents the correct approximate percentages for the 4 types of islet cells?
A. 80% beta cells, 15% alpha cells, 5% delta cells, <1% F cells
B. 80% F cells, 15% delta cells, 5% beta cells, <1% alpha cells
C. 80% alpha cells, 15% beta cells, 5% delta cells, <1% F cells
D. 80% delta cells, 15% F cells, 5% beta cells, <1% alpha cells
E. 80% delta cells, 15% alpha cells, 5% F cells, <1% beta cells
Answer: A
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