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What is the technical term for cells of the pancreas that produce endocrine hormones?


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Islets of Langerhans:

  1. The cells of the pancreas that generate and produce hormones are referred to as the endocrine pancreas.
  2. The pancreas' endocrine part is made up of several little clusters of cells known as islets of Langerhans or simply islets.
  3. A million islets make up a human's body.
  4. Insulin and glucagon are two types of endocrine hormones secreted by the pancreas.
  5. Insulin is produced by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. The alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans release glucagon.

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