Exocrine Pancreas Flashcards
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What are the islets of langerhans? Where are they primarily located?
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A group of hormone secreting cells located mostly in the tail of the pancreas.
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What cell types are located in the islets of langerhans?
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Alpha, beta, delta
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What hormones do alpha, beta, and delta cells produce & release respectively?
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Glucagon, insulin, and somatostatin
