Which cells of islets of Langerhans produce a hormone insulin?

Q.2 (vi) Which cells of islets of Langerhans produce a hormone insulin?

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Answer: Beta (β) cells.

The β-cells of the islets of Langerhans secrete insulin, which lowers blood glucose level; α-cells secrete glucagon and δ-cells secrete somatostatin.

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