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Latin cellula centroacinosa Gray's subject #251 1204 Code TH H3.
Centroacinar cells are spindle-shaped cells in the exocrine
pancreas. Centroacinar cells are an extension of the
intercalated duct cells into each pancreatic acinus.[1] 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]  These cells are commonly
known as duct cells, and secrete an aqueous bicarbonate solution
under stimulation by the hormone secretin. They also secrete
mucin.     1. ^ a b Wendy Lackey M.A. (February 2011). Oral
Cavity and Upper GI tract (coursepack from Michigan State
University College of Human Medicine). p. 327.  Unknown
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