Histology of the Pancreas
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Definition of Histology
The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
Where is the pancreas?
Is the pancreas exocrine or endocrine?
Both
How is the pancreas an exocrine gland?
Enzymes are carried to the gall bladder in the pancreatic duct
How is the pancreas an endocrine gland?
Insulin and glucagon are released directly into the blood stream
What cells secrete hormones in the pancreas?
Islet of Langerhans cells
Name the 2 type of Islet of Langerhans cells
Alpha and beta
Alpha cells produce what
Glucagon
Beta cells produce what
Insulin
What do Islets of Langerhans look like in the pancreas?
Lighter in colour
Blood vessel
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What are acini cells?
Secretory cells that surround the Islet of Langerhans
What’s K and L?
K = Islet of Langerhans
L = Blood vessel
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