islets of Langerhans

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.