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What is endocrine pancreas cell?
Pronunciation: /ˈɛndoʊˌkraɪn ˈpænkriəs sɛl/
endocrine pancreas cell
Definition
A pancreatic cell that produces hormones (e.g., insulin and glucagon) that are secreted into the bloodstream. These hormones help control the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Also called islet cell and islet of Langerhans cell.