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Langerhansove ostrovčeky

  1. Subject h.Langerhansove ostrovčeky
    Subject h.Islets of Langerhans
    Entry termsnezidioblasty
    bunky ostrovčekové
    pankreas endokrinný
    ostrovčeky pankreatické
    English X referencesIslands of Langerhans
    Islet Cells
    Nesidioblasts
    Pancreas, Endocrine
    Pancreatic Islets
    Scope note in EnglishIrregular microscopic structures consisting of cords of endocrine cells that are scattered throughout the PANCREAS among the exocrine acini. Each islet is surrounded by connective tissue fibers and penetrated by a network of capillaries. There are four major cell types. The most abundant beta cells (50-80%) secrete INSULIN. Alpha cells (5-20%) secrete GLUCAGON. PP cells (10-35%) secrete PANCREATIC POLYPEPTIDE. Delta cells (~5%) secrete SOMATOSTATIN.
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