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Brunner's glands

(′brən·ərz ′glanz)

(anatomy) Simple, branched, tubular mucus-secreting glands in the submucosa of the duodenum in mammals. Also known as duodenal glands; glands of Brunner.


 
 
Food and Nutrition: Brunner's glands

Mucus secreting glands in the duodenum.

 
Veterinary Dictionary: Brunner's glands

Glands in the submucosa of the duodenum, opening into the small intestine; called also duodenal glands.

 
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Brunner's glands
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Section of duodenum of cat. (Duodenal glands in submucosa labeled at right, fourth from the top.)
Latin glandulae duodenales
Gray's subject #248 1176
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Brunner's glands (or duodenal glands) are compound tubular submucosal glands located throughout the duodenum. The main function of these glands is to produce an alkaline secretion (containing bicarbonate) in order to:

  • protect the duodenum from the acidic content of chyme (which is introduced into the duodenum from the stomach);
  • provide an alkaline condition for the intestinal enzymes to be active, thus enabling absorption to take place;
  • lubricate the intestinal walls.

They are also the distinguishing feature of the duodenum.

Human brunner's gland
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Human brunner's gland


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