Alpha cell
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alpha-cell-234-15798567
title:
Alpha cell
text:
Alpha cells (α-cells) are endocrine cells that are found in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. Alpha cells secrete the peptide hormone glucagon in order to increase glucose levels in the blood stream.
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description:
Glucagon secreting cell
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_cell
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2024-03-03T06:49:02Z
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