All of the Following are Cells of the Islets of Langerhans

Question

All of the following are cells of the islets of Langerhans EXCEPT ________.
A) G cells
B) cells
C) delta cells
D) alpha cells

Accepted Answer

The cells of the islets of Langerhans include alpha cells that secrete glucagon, beta cells that secrete insulin, delta cells that secrete somatostatin, and PP cells that secrete pancreatic polypeptide. G cells, on the other hand, are found in the stomach, specifically in the gastric antrum, and are responsible for secreting gastrin.