islets of Langerhans

(noun)

regions in the pancreas that contain its endocrine cells

Related Terms

  • glucagon
  • exocrine
  • insulin

Examples of islets of Langerhans in the following topics:

  • Pancreas

    • The pancreas is an elongated organ that is located between the stomach and the proximal portion of the small intestine .
    • The endocrine cells of the pancreas form clusters called pancreatic islets or the islets of Langerhans .
    • The pancreatic islets contain two primary cell types: alpha cells, which produce the hormone glucagon, and beta cells, which produce the hormone insulin.
    • These hormones are responsible for the regulation of blood glucose levels.
    • The islets of Langerhans are clusters of endocrine cells found in the pancreas; they stain lighter than surrounding cells.
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