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duodenal gland

Term ID
UBERON:0001212
Synonyms
  • Brunner's gland
  • gland of Brunner
  • glandula duodenales
  • glandula duodenales Brunneri
  • submucosal gland of duodenum
Definition
A compound tubular submucosal gland found in that portion of the duodenum which is above the hepatopancreatic sphincter (Sphincter of Oddi). The main function of these glands is to produce a mucus-rich alkaline secretion (containing bicarbonate)[WP]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunner's_glands
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