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Insulin is secreted by A. alpha-cell of pancreasB. beta-cell of pancreasC. SpleenD. Mucosa of oesophagus

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The correct answer is B. Beta-cell of pancreas.
• Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
• It is secreted by the beta-cells of the pancreatic islets (also known as Islets of Langerhans) in the pancreas.
• The alpha-cells of the pancreas, on the other hand, secrete glucagon, which raises blood sugar levels.
• The pancreas plays a key role in maintaining blood glucose balance through the secretion of insulin and glucagon.
Thus, the correct answer is B. Beta-cell of pancreas.