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Which specific type of cells within the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas are responsible for producing insulin?

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Beta cells

These cell clusters (specifically beta cells) are named after Paul Langerhans, who discovered them in 1869. Damage to these cells is the cause of Type 1 diabetes.

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