Pancreas, Exocrine

The major component (about 80%) of the PANCREAS composed of acinar functional units of tubular and spherical cells. The acinar cells synthesize and secrete several digestive enzymes such as TRYPSINOGEN; LIPASE; AMYLASE; and RIBONUCLEASE. Secretion from the exocrine pancreas drains into the pancreatic ductal system and empties into the DUODENUM.

Year introduced: 2005

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Tree Number(s): A03.734.540, A10.336.645

MeSH Unique ID: D046790

Entry Terms:

• Exocrine Pancreas

Previous Indexing:

• Pancreas (1965-2004)

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Digestive System
Pancreas
Pancreas, Exocrine

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Exocrine Glands
Pancreas, Exocrine