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Lumen

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A cavity or hole inside of a tube, blood vessel or hollow organ. For example, the blood flows through the lumen of a blood vessel

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A cavity or hole inside of a tube, blood vessel or hollow organ

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Lumen

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Acini

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A small, ball-shaped cluster of secretory cells surrounding ducts

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A small, ball-shaped cluster of secretory cells surrounding ducts

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Acini

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Duct

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A tubular structure that transports secretions of a gland. Ducts are comprised of simple cuboidal epithelium, arranged in a doughnut patter

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A tubular structure that transports secretions of a gland. Comprised of simple cuboidal epithelium, arranged in a doughnut pattern

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Duct

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Lobes

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Large, roundish projections or divisions of an organ. Lobes can be seen with the naked eye

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Large, roundish projections or divisions of an organ. Can be seen with the naked eye.

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Lobes

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Lobules

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Small divisions of the cells in an organ, forming a functional unit. Lobules usually require a microscope to be seen.

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Small divisions of the cells in an organ, forming a functional unit. Usually require a microscope to be seen.

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Lobules