Histology of the Pancreas

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Definition of Histology

The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

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Where is the pancreas?

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Is the pancreas exocrine or endocrine?

Both

<p>Both</p>
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How is the pancreas an exocrine gland?

Enzymes are carried to the gall bladder in the pancreatic duct

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How is the pancreas an endocrine gland?

Insulin and glucagon are released directly into the blood stream

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What cells secrete hormones in the pancreas?

Islet of Langerhans cells

<p>Islet of Langerhans cells</p>
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Name the 2 type of Islet of Langerhans cells

Alpha and beta

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Alpha cells produce what

Glucagon

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Beta cells produce what

Insulin

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What do Islets of Langerhans look like in the pancreas?

Lighter in colour

<p>Lighter in colour</p>
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<p>Blood vessel</p>

Blood vessel

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<p>3</p>
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What are acini cells?

Secretory cells that surround the Islet of Langerhans

<p>Secretory cells that surround the Islet of Langerhans</p>
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<p>What’s K and L?</p>

What’s K and L?

K = Islet of Langerhans

L = Blood vessel