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Isles Of Langerhans

Cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones.


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... is grouped into ~1 milion small spherical secreting bodies called the Langerhans Isles. Despite this fact, the pancreas secrets several important hormones: A cells - glucagon ...

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by MrMistery
Mon Mar 13, 2006 7:12 pm
 
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