Acinus

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An acinus (adjective: acinar, plural acini) refers to the berry-shaped termination of an exocrine gland, where the secretion is produced.

They are found in many organs, including:

• the stomach
• the sebaceous gland of the scalp
• the salivary glands of the tongue
• the liver
• the lacrimal glands
• the pancreas

Mucous acini usually stain pale, while serous acini usually stain dark.

The term "acinus" is considered synonymous with alveolus by some sources, but not all.

See also

• Intercalated duct

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