Section 11
The Pancreas
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Overview of Pancreatic Islets
Pancreatic islets, also called the islets of Langerhans, are regions of the pancreas that contain its hormone-producing endocrine cells.
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Types of Cells in the Pancreas
The islets of Langerhans are the regions of the pancreas that contain many hormone-producing endocrine cells.
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Insulin Secretion and Regulation of Glucagon
Glucagon is a peptide hormone that works in conjunction with insulin to maintain a stable blood glucose level.