Exocrine pancreas cell
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An exocrine pancreas cell is a pancreatic cell that produces enzymes that are secreted into the small intestine
. These enzymes help digest
food as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract
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Small intestine
The small intestine is the part of the gastrointestinal tract following the stomach and followed by the large intestine, and is where much of the digestion and absorption of food takes place. In invertebrates such as worms, the terms "gastrointestinal tract" and "large intestine" are often used to...
. These enzymes help digest
Digest
Digest can refer to any of the following:*A condensed collection or compendium of writings:**Pandects, or "The Digest", a digest of Roman law**A tax digest...
food as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract
Gastrointestinal tract
The human gastrointestinal tract refers to the stomach and intestine, and sometimes to all the structures from the mouth to the anus. ....
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Exocrine pancreas
The exocrine pancreas has ducts that are arranged in clusters called acini . Pancreatic secretions are secreted into the lumen of the acinus, and then accumulate in intralobular ducts that drain to the main pancreatic duct, which drains directly into the duodenum.Control of the exocrine function of...
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External links
- Exocrine pancreas cell entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms