Islands Of Langerhans (Noun)
Meaning
Cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The islets of Langerhans are small clusters of cells scattered throughout the pancreas that produce hormones like insulin and glucagon.
- Damage to the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas can lead to insulin deficiency and type 1 diabetes.
- The islets of Langerhans play a crucial role in glucose regulation through the release of hormones that either stimulate or inhibit insulin production.
- Research has shown that transplantation of healthy islets of Langerhans into a damaged pancreas can help restore normal insulin function in some individuals with type 1 diabetes.
- The islets of Langerhans, also known as the islands of Langerhans, contain different types of endocrine cells, each responsible for producing a specific hormone that regulates various bodily functions.