The alpha cells of the pancreas secrete
a. glucagon. c. somatostatin.
b. insulin. d. pancreatic polypeptide hormone.
A
Alpha cells secrete glucagon; beta cells secrete insulin; delta cells secrete somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide hormone.
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