The pancreatic islets (islets of Langerhans)
A) contain four types of endocrine cells.
B) make up almost half of the pancreas.
C) produce some digestive enzymes.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

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The pancreatic islets contain four types of endocrine cells that produce hormones such as insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide. They do not produce digestive enzymes and make up only a small portion of the pancreas.

The Pancreatic Islets (Islets of Langerhans)