Pancreas Cells
Definition
Pancreas cells are specialized types of cells found in pancreas which produce important enzymes and hormones like insulin and glucagon that regulate blood sugar levels.
Related terms
Insulin: A hormone produced by pancreas cells that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
Glucagon: Another hormone produced by pancreas cells, it works opposite to insulin, raising blood sugar levels when they're too low.
Islets of Langerhans: These are clusters of pancreatic cells secreting insulin and glucagon.
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AP Biology - 4.1 Cell Communication
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