Which part of the pancreas has the highest blood pressure. A tpu scaffold will be placed around the pancreas for diabetic patients to infuse islet beta cells held within the scaffold into the pancreas. Where would blood pressure affect the scaffold the most causing deformation of the scaffold. Also what other factors will affect the scaffold's life cycle

Which part of the pancreas has the highest blood pressure. A tpu scaffold will be placed around the pancreas for diabetic patients to infuse islet beta cells held within the scaffold into the pancreas. Where would blood pressure affect the scaffold the most causing deformation of the scaffold. Also what other factors will affect the scaffold's life cycle

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter37: The Endocrine System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2VCQ: Figure 37.11 Pancreatic tumors may cause excess secretion of glucagon. Type I diabetes results from...

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