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An acinus (adjective: acinar, plural acini) refers to the berry-shaped termination of an exocrine gland, where the secretion is produced.
They are found in many organs, including:
- the sebaceous gland of the scalp
- the salivary glands of the tongue[2]
- the liver
- the lacrimal glands
- the mammary glands
Mucous acini usually stain pale, while serous acini usually stain dark.
The term "acinus" is considered synonymous with alveolus by some sources, but not all.
See also
References
- ^ Histology at OU 51_07 - pyloric stomach
- ^ Histology at OU 46_03 - sublingual gland
- ^ Histology at BU 10405loa
External links
- acinus at eMedicine Dictionary
- a_09/12107053 at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
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