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Saturday, January 23, 2016

Histology of Islets of Langerhans




ID Points

Compact, spherical or egg shaped masses of pale staining cells. 
  • Alpha cells peripherally placed
  • Beta cells located in the center
  • Delta cells scattered around
Islets surrounded by thin capsule of reticular fibers

Polygonal/rounded cells arranged in cords and separated by fenestrated capillaries


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