A type of cell in the pancreas. Within the pancreas, the beta
cells are located in areas called the islets of Langerhans where they constitute
the predominant type of cell. The beta cells make and release insulin, a hormone
that controls the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Degeneration of the beta
cells is the main cause of type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus.
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