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(C) The endocrine part of the pancreas is known as the Islets of Langerhans.It consists of different types of cells that secrete hormones:$1$. $\alpha

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(C) The endocrine part of the pancreas is known as the Islets of Langerhans.It consists of different types of cells that secrete hormones:$1$. $\alpha$-Cells secrete glucagon,which increases blood glucose levels.$2$. $\beta$-Cells secrete insulin,which decreases blood glucose levels.$3$. $\delta$-Cells secrete somatostatin.Therefore,both insulin and glucagon are secreted by the endocrine portion of the pancreas.

Column $-I$ (Types of cells)	Column $-II$ (Secretions)
$(A)$ Beta cells	$(p)$ Lysozyme
$(B)$ Mast cells	$(q)$ Histamine
$(C)$ Paneth cells	$(p)$ Lysozyme
$(D)$ Acinar cells	$(s)$ Pancreatic enzymes

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