Section of pancreas of dog. X 250. (Alveolus labeled at center top.)
A acinus (adjective: acinar, plural acini) refers to the berry-shaped termination of an exocrine gland, where the secretion is produced. Exocrine gland refers to glands that secrete their products and temporarily store their secretions in a duct. ...
They are found in the stomach, the sebaceous gland of the scalp, the salivary glands of the tongue. In anatomy, the stomach (in ancient Greek στόμαχος) is an organ in the gastrointestinal tract used to digest food. ... The sebaceous glands are glands found in the skin of mammals. ... The scalp is the anatomical area bordered by the face anteriorly and the neck to the sides and posteriorly. ... The salivary glands produce saliva, which keeps the mouth and other parts of the digestive system moist. ... Tongue The tongue is the large bundle of muscles on the floor of the mouth that manipulates food for chewing and swallowing. ...
It is considered synonymous with alveolus by some sources, but not all. Look up alveolus, alveolar in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
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