Description
“Histology of the Glands of the Pancreas” The exocrine hormones of the pancreas that aid in the digestion of fats and proteins are produced in the acinar cells in the glandular unit called the acinus. The art piece shows the acinus with acinar cells and the duct that transports the secretions to the pancreatic duct and eventually to the duodenum where they aid in the digestion of proteins fats and carbohydrates.