Alpha cells (α-cells) are a type of specialised cell found in the Islets of Langerhans within the pancreas. These cells are responsible for producing and secreting the hormone glucagon. Glucagon plays a key role in regulating blood sugar (glucose) levels in the body.
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Reference: Oxford Concise Medical Dictionary (9th ed) Oxford University Press 2015 ISBN-13: 9780199687817, p1722
