Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
- -cells of pancreas secrete insulin
- -cells of pancreas secrete glucagon
- -cells of pancreas secrete insulin
- Glucagon stimulates glycogenolysis
Answer
(3) -cells of pancreas secrete insulin
Solution
In the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, -cells secrete glucagon while -cells secrete insulin. Thus, the statement that -cells secrete insulin is incorrect.
Answer: (3)