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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D046790
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D046790
Preferred Name

Pancreas, Exocrine

Definitions
The major component (about 80%) of the PANCREAS composed of acinar functional units of tubular and spherical cells. The acinar cells synthesize and secrete several digestive enzymes such as TRYPSINOGEN; LIPASE; AMYLASE; and RIBONUCLEASE. Secretion from the exocrine pancreas drains into the pancreatic ductal system and empties into the DUODENUM.
Synonyms
Exocrine Pancreas
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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