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isles of Langerhans
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Noun1.isles of Langerhans - cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones
ductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
pancreas - a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin


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of Missouri) examines humor works by Ken Nordine, the "word jazz" artist who first came to prominence in the late 1950s; Lenny Bruce, the late stand-up comedian and social critic; and the Firesign Theatre, the satirical comedy troupe who began as live radio performers in Los Angeles in the mid-1960s, as examples of how the counterculture reacted to Cold War America.
For those familiar with my audio interviews this will sound (pardon me while I employ a favorite quote from The Firesign Theatre circa 1971) as if it’s coming from the Department of Redundancy Department.
Also, the Firesign Theatre will present a collage of their classic Los Angeles humor.
 
 
 
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