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; Forum: Human Biology; Topic: Pancreas...; Replies: 6; Views: 2863

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Isles Of Langerhans

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