Exocrine pancreas cell

Exocrine pancreas cell

An exocrine pancreas cell is a pancreatic cell that produces enzymes that are secreted into the small intestine. These enzymes help digest food as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract.

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* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=270856 Exocrine pancreas cell] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms


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