Islets of Langerhans: Location and Function
What are the islets of Langerhans? The islets of Langerhans (islets of Langerhans, Langerhans cells, islet cells) consist of about 2000 to 3000 glandular cells surrounded by numerous blood capillaries and have a diameter of only 75 to 500 micrometers. They are irregularly distributed throughout the pancreas, but are found clustered in the tail region … Islets of Langerhans: Location and Function
