About The Medical Condition Exocrine Pancreas
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Exocrine Pancreas
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Exocrine Pancreas?
A mixed exocrine and endocrine gland situated transversely across the posterior abdominal wall in the epigastric and hypochondriac regions. The endocrine portion is comprised of the ISLETS OF LANGERHANS, while the exocrine portion is a compound acinar gland that secretes digestive enzymes.
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