Meaning Alpha cell
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Alpha cellA type of cell found in areas within the pancreas called the islets of Langerhans. Alpha cells make and release glucagon, which raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
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Alpha cellA type of cell in the endocrine pancreas that secretes the hormone glucagon.
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Alpha cellA type of cell in the pancreas (in areas called the islets of Langerhans). Alpha cells make and release a hormone called glucagon, which raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
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Alpha cell(AL-fa) a type of cell in the pancreas. Alpha cells make and release a hormone called glucagon. The body sends a signal to the alpha cells to make glucagon when blood glucose falls too low. Then glucagon reaches the liver where it tells it to release glucose into the blood for energy.
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Alpha cellA type of pancreatic Cell representing about 5-20% of the Islet Cells. Alpha Cells secrete Glucagon.
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Alpha cella type of cell in the pancreas
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Alpha cell<biology> A type of cell in the pancreas (in areas called the islets of Langerhans). Alpha cells make and release a hormone called glucagon, which raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. (09 Oct 1997)
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