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Islets Langerhans Clusters Endocrine Cells Pancreas Produce Secrete

Islets of Langerhans are clusters of endocrine cells within the pancreas that produce and secrete the hormones glucagon (from alpha cells) and insulin (from beta cells).

Die Langerhans-Inseln sind endokrine Zellansammlungen in der Bauchspeicheldrüse, die die Hormone Glukagon (von Alpha-Zellen) und Insulin (von Beta-Zellen) produzieren und absondern.

Front islets of Langerhans
Back Clusters of endocrine cells within the pancreas that produce and secrete the hormones glucagon (from alpha cells) and insulin (from beta cells).

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