ETEXT CAMPBELL BIOLOGY IN FOCUS INSTANT
ETEXT CAMPBELL BIOLOGY IN FOCUS INSTANT
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ISBN: 9780135964422
Author: Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 33.5, Problem 3CC
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How an insulinoma affects blood glucose level and liver activity.

Introduction:

Insulinomas are tumors that affect pancreas and it is derived from ß-cells. Insulinoma is a rare type of neuroendocrine tumor. It is also known as islet cell tumor. Insulinomas belong to the functional PNET (Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor) group as they increase the secretion of insulin.

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