The islets of Langerhans are located in the:

A) thyroid
B) kidneys
C) pancreas
D) pituitary

C) pancreas
The islets of Langerhans are located in the pancreas, which is an endocrine gland responsible for the manufacturing of insulin.

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A) One attempt at replacement of the eviscerated material in the abdomen using sterile gloves B) Dry sterile dressing applied over the wound C) Direct pressure using gloved palms to the injury D) Occlusive dressing applied over saline-soaked gauze

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Medical practices use ________ files to avoid losing track of important dates.

A. supplemental B. sequential C. numerical D. tickler E. alphabetical

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