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islets of langerhans

/ˈaɪlɪts əv ˈlæŋɡəhænz/

Tradução: Conjuntos de células no pâncreas que produzem e secretam hormônios como a insulina e o glucagon, desempenhando papel central na regulação do açúcar no sangue.

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/ˈaɪlɪts əv ˈlæŋɡəhænz/C1formalmedical
  • ptConjuntos de células no pâncreas que produzem e secretam hormônios como a insulina e o glucagon, desempenhando papel central na regulação do açúcar no sangue.

Clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce and secrete hormones such as insulin and glucagon, playing a key role in regulating blood sugar levels.

  1. Pancreatic cell clustersC1formal

    Small clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce and secrete hormones, including insulin and glucagon, to regulate blood sugar levels.

    ptIlhotas de Langerhans

    • The islets of Langerhans are crucial for maintaining glucose homeostasis.
    • Damage to the islets of Langerhans can lead to diabetes.
    • Researchers are studying how to transplant islets of Langerhans to treat type 1 diabetes.