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Which part of the human body helps to regulate the level of sugar in the blood?

Correct answer C. Islets of Langerhans

Explanation

The islets of Langerhans in the pancreas contain beta cells that secrete insulin and alpha cells that secrete glucagon, the two hormones that lower and raise blood glucose.

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