Match each statement with the correct term.
-pancreatic islets
A)control glucose metabolism
B)regulate calcium levels
C)influence sleep-wakefulness cycle
D)regulate electrolyte levels
E)active in immune reaction

Question

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Pancreatic islets, also known as islets of Langerhans, contain alpha and beta cells that produce hormones such as insulin and glucagon, which help regulate glucose levels in the body.

Answer: B 
 The pancreatic islets also contain delta cells that produce somatostatin, which helps regulate calcium levels in the body.

Answer: C 
 The sleep-wakefulness cycle is regulated by the pineal gland and the suprachiasmatic nucleus, not the pancreatic islets.

Answer: D 
 The adrenal glands and kidneys, not the pancreatic islets, help regulate electrolyte levels in the body.

Answer: E 
 While the immune system may interact with the hormones produced by the pancreatic islets, the islets themselves are not actively involved in immune reactions.

Match Each Statement with the Correct Term