Centroacinar cells are spindle-shaped cells in the exocrine pancreas. They represent an extension of the intercalated duct into each pancreatic acinus.[1] These cells are commonly known as duct cells, and secrete an aqueous bicarbonate solution under stimulation by the hormone secretin. They also secrete mucin.
Centroacinar cell | |
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Details | |
Location | Pancreas |
Identifiers | |
Latin | cellula centroacinosa |
TH | H3.04.07.0.00008 |
Anatomical terms of microanatomy |
The intercalated ducts take the bicarbonate to intralobular ducts which become lobular ducts. These lobular ducts finally converge to form the main pancreatic duct.[1]
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This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1204 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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- Anatomy Atlases – Microscopic Anatomy, plate 10.213 - "Pancreas"
- Histology image: 10406loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University - "Liver, Gall Bladder, and Pancreas: pancreas, centroacinar cells"
- UIUC Histology Subject 870