MDCAT Biology MCQ #2436

Immediately following a carbohydrate-rich meal, which specific cells in the Islets of Langerhans increase their secretory activity to maintain glucose homeostasis?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #2436

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Immediately following a carbohydrate-rich meal, which specific cells in the Islets of Langerhans increase their secretory activity to maintain glucose homeostasis?

    • A) Alpha cells
    • B) Delta cells
    • C) Beta cells
    • D) F cells

    Answer: Beta cells

    Explanation: Beta cells produce insulin to lower blood glucose; Alpha cells fail because they secrete glucagon which increases blood glucose levels.