The Exocrine Portion of the Pancreas is Composed Of

Question

The exocrine portion of the pancreas is composed of
A) islets of Langerhans.
B) pancreatic crypts.
C) pancreatic acini.
D) pancreatic lobules.
E) triads.

Accepted Answer

The exocrine portion of the pancreas is composed of pancreatic acini, which are clusters of cells that secrete digestive enzymes into ducts. Islets of Langerhans are part of the endocrine portion of the pancreas, which secretes hormones like insulin and glucagon. Pancreatic crypts, lobules, and triads are not specific structures found in the pancreas.