Identify the types of cells in the pancreatic islets and the hormones produced by each

A) Alpha cells produce insulin, beta cells produce glucagon, delta cells produce a peptide hormone like GH-IH, and pancreatic polypeptide cells produce pancreatic polypeptide hormone.
B) Alpha cells produce a peptide hormone like GH-IH, beta cells produce glucagon, delta cells produce insulin, and pancreatic polypeptide cells produce pancreatic polypeptide hormone.
C) Alpha cells produce insulin, beta cells produce a peptide hormone like GH-IH, delta cells produce glucagon, and pancreatic polypeptide cells produce pancreatic polypeptide hormone.
D) Alpha cells produce glucagon, beta cells produce insulin, delta cells produce a peptide hormone like GH-IH, and pancreatic polypeptide cells produce pancreatic polypeptide hormone.
E) Alpha cells produce glucagon, beta cells produce a peptide hormone like GH-IH, delta cells produce insulin, and pancreatic polypeptide cells produce pancreatic polypeptide hormone.


Answer: D

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