Glucagon-Secreting Cells D050416

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Anatomy [A] » Digestive System [A03] » Pancreas » Islets of Langerhans » Glucagon-Secreting Cells

Anatomy [A] » Endocrine System [A06] » Endocrine Glands » Islets of Langerhans » Glucagon-Secreting Cells

Anatomy [A] » Endocrine System [A06] » Enteroendocrine Cells » Glucagon-Secreting Cells

Anatomy [A] » Cells [A11] » Endocrine Cells » Enteroendocrine Cells » Glucagon-Secreting Cells

Anatomy [A] » Cells [A11] » Epithelial Cells » Enteroendocrine Cells » Glucagon-Secreting Cells

Description

A type of pancreatic cell representing about 5-20% of the islet cells. Alpha cells secrete GLUCAGON.   MeSH

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