A neonatal baby was born with diabetes mellitus due to an inadequate production of insulin. Cells in the endocrine portion of the pancreas that secrete insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin are derived from which of the following?

(A) Ectoderm
(B) Mesoderm
(C) Endoderm
(D) Proctodeum
(E) Neural crest cells


Ans: (C) Endoderm

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