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1
Q

Exocrine pancreas cells?

A

Acinar cells

Pancreatic duct epithelial lining

2
Q

Exocrine pancreatic secretions?

A
Pancreatic juice:
Amylase
Lipase
Trypsinogen
Chymotrypsinogen
HCO3-
3
Q

Where is pancreatic juice secreted?

A

Duodenum

4
Q

What makes the pancreas difficult for surgeons?

A

It is unencapsulated