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What are the three major cell types of the Islets of Langerhans, and what are their functions?
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1. alpha (A) cells - 15-20% of islet cells - located peripherally in islet - secrete glucagon
2. beta (B) cells - 70% of islet cells - located centrally in islet - secrete insulin 3. delta (D) cells - 5-10% of islet cells - located peripherally in islet - secrete somatostatin |
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What are the minor cell types (~5%) of the Islets of Langerhans, and what are their functions?
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PP cells (F cells) produce pancreatic polypeptide
D-1 cells produce vasoactive intestinal peptide EC cells produce secretin, motilin and substance P |
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What hormones does the pancreas produce?
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-Insulin
-Glucagon -Somatostatin |
