Brunner's glands 1004474 211002385 2008-05-08T10:37:06Z 89.100.11.71 removed * {{USCHistology|gi/c_36}} as log in required for access {{Unreferenced|date=April 2008}} {{Infobox Anatomy | Name = {{PAGENAME}} | Latin = glandulae duodenales | GraySubject = 248 | GrayPage = 1176 | Image = gray1058.png | Caption = Section of [[duodenum]] of [[cat]]. (Duodenal glands in submucosa labeled at right, fourth from the top.) | Image2 = | Caption2 = | System = | MeshName = | MeshNumber = | DorlandsPre = g_06 | DorlandsSuf = 12392383 | }} '''Brunner glands''' (or '''Pancreal glands''') are compound tubular [[Submucosa|submucosal]] [[gland]]s found in that portion of the [[duodenum]] which is above the sphincter of Oddi. The main function of these glands is to produce an alkaline secretion (containing [[bicarbonate]]) in order to: * protect the duodenum from the acidic content of [[chyme]] (which is introduced into the duodenum from the [[stomach]]); * provide an alkaline condition for the intestinal enzymes to be active, thus enabling absorption to take place; * lubricate the intestinal walls. They are also the distinguishing feature of the duodenum. [[Image:Duodenum-brunner's glands.JPG|thumb|200px|left|Human brunner's gland]] {{-}} == External links== *{{eMedicineDictionary|duodenal+glands}} * {{BUHistology|11504loa}} - "Digestive System: Alimentary Canal: pyloro/duodenal junction, duodenum" * {{BUHistology|11513loa}} - "Digestive System: Alimentary Canal: pyloro/duodenal junction" * {{BUHistology|11609loa}} - "Digestive System: Alimentary Canal: duodenum, plicae circularis" * {{OklahomaHistology|52_06}} [[Category:Digestive system]] {{digestive-stub}} {{Gastrointestinal physiology}} [[de:Brunner-Drüsen]] [[id:Kelenjar Brunner]] [[pt:Glândulas de Brünner]] [[uk:Бруннерові залози]]