NCLEX : Other Endocrine Physiology
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Example Question #1 : Other Endocrine Physiology
Which cells of the pancreas produce insulin?
Gamma cells
Beta cells
Delta cells
Alpha cells
Beta cells
Insulin is produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets. Insulin's action is to decrease blood glucose, facilitating its uptake into cells. Alpha cells produce glucagon, which has the opposite effect as insulin. Delta cells produce somatostatin, which inhibits many digestive processes. and gamma cells produce pancreatic polypeptide, which regulate pancreatic secretion.
Example Question #585 : Nclex
Where in the human body is the pituitary located?
Attached to the pancreas
Above the kidneys
Under the hypothalamus
In the brainstem
Behind the thyroid
Under the hypothalamus
The pituitary is located just below the hypothalamus. The pituitary and the hypothalamus are connected by nerves and maintain an important working relationship with one another. Both are located near the base of the brain.
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