somatostatin

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How the islets of Langerhans work

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New Zealand. Political/Physical map. Includes locator.

Where Is “Old Zealand”?

Illustration for Demystified "How Dangerous is Quicksand"

How Deadly Is Quicksand?

Rural Irish landscape, Sligo, Ireland.

Why Is Ireland Two Countries?

African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.

Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement

Small, white rat (genus Rattus) on a glass table. (rodent, laboratory, experiment)

Cruel and Unusual Punishments: 15 Types of Torture

Groups of depositors in front of the closed American Union Bank, New York City. April 26, 1932. Great Depression run on bank crowd

Causes of the Great Depression

Titanic infographic. The 30th anniversary of its discovery is September 1, 2015. SPOTLIGHT VERSION.

Timeline of the Titanic’s Final Hours

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How the islets of Langerhans work

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Topics

pancreas hypothalamus islets of Langerhans delta cell pancreatic hormone digestive hormone insulin glucagon pancreatic polypeptide gastrin secretin cholecystokinin enterogastrone serotonin

Key People

Andrew V. Schally

Andrew V. Schally

American endocrinologist

Roger Guillemin

Roger Guillemin

American physiologist

Quiz

Superficial arteries and veins of face and scalp, cardiovascular system, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC)

The Human Body