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6 years ago
A patient is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the pancreas alpha cells. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be most likely increased in this patient?
 
  a. Amylin
  b. Glucagon
  c. Insulin
  d. Somatostatin
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6 years ago
ANS: B
Glucagon is produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas. Amylin and insulin are secreted by the beta cells. Somatostatin is produced by the delta cells.
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