Islets of Langerhans
The islets of Langerhans, often simply referred to as pancreatic islets, are regions of specialised cells located within the pancreas, an organ in the abdomen. These islets play a pivotal role in regulating blood sugar levels and are essential for maintaining glucose homeostasis in the body.
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References: Oxford Concise Medical Dictionary (9th ed) Oxford University Press 2015 ISBN-13: 9780199687817, p1046
