ACINUS

A 'acinus' (adjective: 'acinar', plural 'acini') refers to the berry-shaped termination of an exocrine gland, where the secretion is produced.
They are found in:

★ the stomach^[1]

★ the sebaceous gland of the scalp

★ the salivary glands of the tongue^[2]

★ the liver

★ the pancreas ^[3]
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.

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See also

★ Intercalated duct

References

1. - pyloric stomach
2. - sublingual gland
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