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function in islets of Langerhans

  • The role of the islets of Langerhans

    In islets of Langerhans

    …which the major types (alpha, beta, delta, and pancreatic polypeptide [PP] cells) produce important hormones. The two minor types (D1 and enterochromaffin cells) produce hormones and synthesize serotonin, respectively.

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