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exocrine pancreas

Term ID
ZFA:0001249
Synonyms
  • head pancreas
  • rostral pancreas
Definition
The exocrine pancreas is a diffuse organ composed of a branching network of ducts and associated acinar glands that manufacture the proteolytic enzymes and bicarbonate required for digestion. (1)
Appears at
Hatching:Long-pec (48.0h-60.0h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0001249
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