Brunner's glands
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Latin = glandulae duodenales |
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'''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]]
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== 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]]
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{{Gastrointestinal physiology}}
[[de:Brunner-Drüsen]]
[[id:Kelenjar Brunner]]
[[pt:Glândulas de Brünner]]
[[uk:Бруннерові залози]]