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    Where would you find the Islands of Langerhans?

    Question #757. Asked by dave_fl. (Apr 06 00 3:23 PM)


    makebeleaffan

    		In the pancreas.

    Noun: islands of Langerhans
    Cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones
    - isles of Langerhans, islets of Langerhans
    http://www.wordwebonline.com/en/ISLANDSOFLANGERHANS

    Apr 06 00, 3:33 PM
    fado72

    		In the pancreas.
    Irregular clusters of endocrine cells scattered throughout the tissue of the pancreas that secrete insulin and glucagon. Also called islets of Langerhans.
    http://www.yourdictionary.com/islets-of-langerhans

    Sep 10 10, 7:53 AM

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