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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. pancreatic hormones
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal research
  3. chemical substances
  4. biochemical compounds
  5. hormones
  6. pancreatic hormones
  1. Fields of Study
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. pancreatic hormones
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. pancreatic hormones

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pancreatic hormones

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Peptide hormones secreted into the blood by cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas. The alpha cells secrete glucagon; the beta cells secrete insulin; the delta cells secrete somatostatin; and the PP cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/43167

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