Histology Packet Flashcards
1
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liver: hepatic artery
A
brings oxygenated blood to hepatocytes
2
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liver: hepatocytes
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secrete bile
3
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liver:bile duct
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carries bile to hepatic duct
4
Q
liver: portal vein
A
carries deoxygenated blood to liver for detoxification
5
Q
pancreas: acinar cells
A
make up pancreatic duct that produce digestive enzymes
6
Q
pancreas: islet of langerhans
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secrete 3 endocrine hormones
7
Q
pancreas: alpha cells
A
secrete glucagon in response to low blood sugar, signals release of glucose from cells
8
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pancreas: beta cells
A
secrete insulin in response to high blood sugar, signals transport of glucose into cell
9
Q
pancreas: delta cells
A
secrete somatostatin which inhibits the release of pancreatic hormones, gastrointestinal hormones and lowers rate of gastric emptying and intestinal function
