Brunner's glands
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brunner-s-glands-231-3149990
title:
Brunner's glands
text:
Brunner's glands are compound tubuloalveolar submucosal glands found in that portion of the duodenum proximal to the hepatopancreatic sphincter. Their main function is to secrete alkaline (bicarbonate-containing) mucus in order to:
- protect the duodenum from the acidic content of chyme,
- provide an alkaline environment which promotes the activity of intestinal enzymes,
- lubricate the intestinal walls. They are the distinguishing feature of the duodenum, and are named for the Swiss physi
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description:
Duodenal submucosal cells secreting bicarbonate-rich mucus
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunner%27s_glands
date created:
2004-09-21T11:03:40Z
date modified:
2024-09-15T20:19:12Z
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