Pancreas (1 question on final)

Question 1

Whats up with centroacinar cells?

Answer 1

1. located next to acinar cells
2. Centroacinar cells along with the cuboid cells in intercalated pancreatic ducts produce an alkaline fluid with large quantities of bicarbonate ions. This is released into duodenum to buffer stomach chyme

Question 2

What cells produce an alkaline fluid with large quantities of bicarbonate ions that will buffer stomach chyme in the duodenum?

Answer 2

Centroacinar cells along with cuboid cells in intercalated pancreatic ducts