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Histo - exam 2
Histo - Digestive Glands
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06/19/2008

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1.) portal vein

2.) hepatic artery

3.) bile duct

Definition
Name three components of the portal triad of the liver:
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hepatocyte
Definition
the liver cell
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bile canaliculus
Definition
two hepatocyte cells form these, which is the site where bile is first released
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sinuisoid
Definition

The cells border on the _________, a special type of blood vessel in the liver

Term
Classical or anatomic lobule
Definition
- lobule that emphasizes the endocrine function of the liver
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portal lobule
Definition
- lobule that emphasizes the exocrine function of the liver
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liver acinus
Definition
used to explain liver pathology
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exocrine pancreas
Definition
produces digestive enzymes that are released through ducts
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endocrine pancreas

Definition
- produces hormones that are secreted into blood and controls metabolism
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Biliary Tract
Definition
consists of the duct system that transports and releases bile into the duodenum for digestion
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