The islets of Langerhans, often simply referred to as pancreatic islets, are regions of specialised cells located within the pancreas, an organ in the abdomen. These islets play a pivotal role in regulating blood sugar levels and are essential for maintaining glucose homeostasis in the body.
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References: Oxford Concise Medical Dictionary (9th ed) Oxford University Press 2015 ISBN-13: 9780199687817, p1046
