Brunner's glands
Duodenal submucosal cells secreting bicarbonate-rich mucus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brunner's glands (or duodenal glands) are compound tubuloalveolar submucosal glands found in that portion of the duodenum proximal to the hepatopancreatic sphincter (i.e sphincter of Oddi).[citation needed]
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Brunner's glands | |
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Details | |
System | Digestive system |
Location | Duodenum |
Identifiers | |
Latin | glandulae duodenales |
MeSH | D002011 |
TA98 | A05.6.02.017 |
TA2 | 2957 |
FMA | 71622 |
Anatomical terms of microanatomy |
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Their main function is to secrete alkaline (bicarbonate-containing) mucous in order to:[citation needed]
- protect the duodenum from the acidic content of chyme (which enters the duodenum from the stomach),
- provide an alkaline environment which promotes the acitity of intestinal enzymes,
- lubricate the intestinal walls.
They are the distinguishing feature of the duodenum, and are named for the Swiss physician who first described them, Johann Conrad Brunner.[citation needed]