Beta cell
Beta cells (β-cells), are specialized endocrine cells located within the pancreatic islets of Langerhans responsible for the production and release of insulin and amylin. Constituting ~50–70% of cells in human islets, beta cells play a vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels. Problems with beta cells can lead to disorders such as diabetes.
| Beta cell | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Location | Pancreatic islet |
| Function | Insulin secretion |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | endocrinocytus B; insulinocytus |
| TH | H3.04.02.0.00026 |
| FMA | 85704 |
| Anatomical terms of microanatomy | |
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