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(A) The pancreas acts as a heterocrine gland containing the Islets of Langerhans.$1$. Beta $(\beta)$ cells of the pancreas are responsible for the sec

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(A) The pancreas acts as a heterocrine gland containing the Islets of Langerhans.$1$. Beta $(\beta)$ cells of the pancreas are responsible for the secretion of the hormone insulin, which helps in lowering blood glucose levels.$2$. Alpha $(\alpha)$ cells of the pancreas are responsible for the secretion of the hormone glucagon, which helps in increasing blood glucose levels.Therefore, the respective order for beta and alpha cells is insulin and glucagon.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$A$. Alpha cells	$I$. Stimulates muscles for glycogenesis.
$B$. Beta cells	$II$. Decreases gastric secretions and absorption in digestive tract.
$C$. Delta cells	$III$. Inhibits the release of pancreatic juice.
$D$. $F$ cells	$IV$. Stimulates liver for glycogenolysis.

Beta and alpha cells secrete the following hormones in respective order:

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