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Alpha cells are specialized cells in the pancreas that produce and secrete the hormone glucagon, which plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels by promoting glycogen breakdown in the liver. Dysfunction in Alpha cells can contribute to metabolic disorders such as diabetes by disrupting the balance of glucose homeostasis.
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