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Insulin is secreted by which endocrine gland?

A{'text': 'Thyroid gland'}
B{'text': 'Pituitary gland'}
C{'text': 'Pancreas gland'}
D{'text': 'Adrenal gland'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. {'text': 'Pancreas gland'}
1. Insulin is the hormone that lowers blood glucose by converting it into glycogen. 2. It is produced by the islets of Langerhans cells in the **pancreas**. 3. The pancreas is both endocrine (insulin, glucagon) and exocrine (digestive enzymes). 4. Thyroid and adrenal produce different hormones; pituitary controls them. _Source: Selina Concise ICSE Class 8 Biology Ch 5 "Endocrine System and Adolescence", Major endocrine glands_
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