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Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:02, 22 July 2008
, 14:02, 22 July 2008→Exocrine Function
*The pancreas produces an alakaline secretion.
*The pancreas produces an alakaline secretion.
*Pancreatic juice discharges into the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] through ducts.
*Pancreatic juice discharges into the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] through ducts.
*Pancreatic juice is alkaline as it contains bicarbonate and chloride ions.
*Pancreatic juice is alkaline as it contains '''bicarbonate''' and '''chloride ions'''.
**Bicarbonate ions are actively transported into the duct lumen.
**Bicarbonate ions are actively transported into the duct lumen.
**Water follows passively by osmosis.
**Water follows passively by osmosis.