A client is diagnosed with an increased level of glucagon. The nurse realizes that the production of glucagon occurs in which of the following cells within the pancreatic islets of Langerhans?

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Glucagon is produced by alpha cells within the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Beta cells produce insulin, delta cells produce somatostatin, and F cells produce pancreatic polypeptide.

A Client Is Diagnosed with an Increased Level of Glucagon