English Dictionary

beta cell

noun

(anatomy) A basophil of the adenohypophysis. / (anatomy) An endocrine cell, located in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, primarily responsible for the storage and release of insulin.

The beta cell is responsible for producing insulin.

意味（1）

(anatomy) A basophil of the adenohypophysis.

Coordinate term: alpha cell

意味（2）

(anatomy) An endocrine cell, located in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, primarily responsible for the storage and release of insulin.

Coordinate term: alpha cell