Learning anatomy/Pancreas endocrine

Accessory organs

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Pancreas exocrine - Spleen

Anatomy

Endocrine cells in the pancreas.

Function

Beta cells make insulin. Alpha cells make glucagon. Insulin is like a key for opening up the cells so that glucagon can get in.

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