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Beta cells (β-cells)

Beta cells (β-cells) are a type of specialised cell found in the Islets of Langerhans within the pancreas. These cells play a central role in regulating blood sugar (glucose) levels by producing and secreting the hormone insulin.

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Reference: Oxford Concise Medical Dictionary (9th ed) Oxford University Press 2015 ISBN-13: 9780199687817, p1046 

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