Meaning Beta cell
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Beta cell


A type of cell in the pancreas. Within the pancreas, the beta cells are located in areas called the islets of Langerhans where they constitute the predominant type of cell. The beta cells make and release insulin, a hormone that controls the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Degeneration of the beta cells is the main cause of type I (insulin-d [..]
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Beta cell


A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the pancreas, the beta cells are located in areas called the islets of Langerhans. They constitute the predominant type of cell in the islets. The beta cells are important because they make insulin. Degeneration of the beta cells is the main cause [..]
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Beta cell


A type of cell in the pancreas in areas called the islets of Langerhans. Beta cells make and release insulin, a hormone that controls the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
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Beta cell


a cell that makes insulin. Beta cells are located in the islets of the pancreas.
Source: diabetes.org

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Beta cell


A type of pancreatic Cell representing about 50-80% of the Islet Cells. Beta Cells secrete Insulin.
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Beta cell


a cell that makes insulin
Source: felinediabetes.com





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