| Term: | pancreatic duct pancreatic centroacinar cell |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | pancreatic duct |
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| Definition: | Duct that collects and carries secretions of the exocrine pancreas. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001372] |
| Name: | pancreatic centroacinar cell |
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| Synonyms: | CAC |
| Definition: | A cuboidal epithelial cell that is continuous with the lining of intercalated ducts that drain the acinus. This cell type secretes a high pH solution to aid in activation of zymogens, and can differentiate into endocrine and exocrine pancreatic cell types. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005740] |