#islands_of_Langerhans__isles_of_Langerhans__islets_of_Langerhans cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones
supertype: endocrine_gland__endocrinegland__ductless_gland any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
part of: pancreas a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
part of: digestive_system__digestivesystem__gastrointestinal_system__systema_alimentarium__systemaalimentarium__systema_digestorium__systemadigestorium the system that makes food absorbable into the body
part of: body__organic_structure__organicstructure__physical_structure the entire physical structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"
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