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beta cell

/ˈbiːtə sɛl/

Tradução: Tipo de célula encontrada nas ilhotas pancreáticas de Langerhans que produz e secreta insulina, o hormônio que regula os níveis de glicose no sangue.

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C1formalcommonmedical/ˈbiːtə sɛl/

A type of cell found in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans that produces and secretes insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels.

  • 🇵🇹Tipo de célula encontrada nas ilhotas pancreáticas de Langerhans que produz e secreta insulina, o hormônio que regula os níveis de glicose no sangue.
  1. Pancreatic cell type C1 formal

    A type of cell in the pancreas that produces and releases insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

    • Beta cells are damaged in type 1 diabetes.
    • Scientists are researching ways to regenerate beta cells.
    • The function of beta cells is crucial for glucose metabolism.

    🇵🇹célula beta