Exocrine pancreas histology

Pancreas histology with pancreatic islet

Multicellular exocrine glands (eg; pancreas) are usually enclosed in a fibrous 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗲. The capsule often gives off extensions called 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮 or 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗲, that divide the interior of the gland into compartments called 𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘀, which are visible to the naked eye. Finer connective tissue septa may further subdivide each lobe into microscopic 𝗹𝗼𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀. Blood vessels, nerves, and the gland’s own ducts generally travel through these septa.

Light micrograph of a section of the pancreas showing the Islet of Langerhans containing cells which secrete the hormones insulin, glucagon and somatostatin. The first two hormones play an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates.

Pancreas showing acinar cells of the exocrine system and pacreatic islets of langerhands langerhands

Histology - Islet of Langerhans with alpha and beta cells

What is Pancreas? Definition of Pancreas The pancreas is a complex organ consisting of both exocrine and endocrine areas where the endocrine part is composed of discrete islets of Langerhans that secrete numerous hormones. The studies related to the Islets of Langerhans have increased over the years due to the involvement of the cells in ... Read more The post Pancreas- Definition, Structure, Hormones, Functions, Disorders appeared first on Microbe Notes.

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Histology diagram showing exocrine and endocrine portions of pancreas. For more such diagrams visit histopedia #histology #anatomy #pancreas #illustration

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WK 6 PANC PATHOLOGY The panc is comprised of separate fxnal units that regulate two major physiological processes: digestion and glucose metabolism. The exocrine panc consists of acinar and duct cells. The acinar cells produce digestive enzymes and constitute the bulk of the panc tissue.

Exocrine pancreas and endocrine islet of Langerhans

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