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clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce and secrete hormones such as insulin and glucagon
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The islets of Langerhans are clusters of cells in the pancreas responsible for producing hormones.
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I heard the islets of Langerhans play a key role in regulating blood sugar levels.
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Those little islets of Langerhans are like the body's blood sugar control center.
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The islets of Langerhans are like tiny factories inside the pancreas, churning out important hormones.