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Hormone insulin of Pancreas is secreted by
Explanation
Pancreatic beta cells located in islets of Langerhans synthesize and secrete insulin in response to elevated blood glucose. Insulin facilitates glucose uptake via GLUT4 translocation. Alpha cells secrete glucagon, delta somatostatin, pancreatic acini produce digestive enzymes, not hormones.
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