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Delta cells produce somatostatin, also known as growth hormone inhibiting hormone. They do not produce ghrelin.
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d
Delta cells
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Beta cells account for 60% of human islet cells and are responsible for insulin dysregulation in type 1 diabetes mellitus. They produce insulin, not ghrelin.
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c
Beta cells
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Alpha cells account for 30% of human islet cells. They produce glucagon, not ghrelin.
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b
Alpha cells
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There are 5 main types of cells in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas, each producing a different hormone. Ghrelin is produced by epsilon cells. It is released when you are hungry and decreases when sated.
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a
Epsilon cells
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Gamma cells produce pancreatic polypeptide. It modulates digestion by inhibiting gastric emptying and biliary secretions. They do not produce ghrelin.
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e
Gamma cells
Concept
Chapter
2693
4570
Pancreatic Exocrine Function
Topic
149
Gastro-intestinal physiology
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A 36-year-old woman attends her GP surgery, seeking advice on weight loss. Despite making efforts to improve her diet, she has struggled with frequent feelings of hunger. She asks about ghrelin, which she has heard referred to as a 'hunger hormone'.

Which of the following cell types produce ghrelin?
a