Brunner gland (duodenal gland)

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Introduction

Small, branched, coiled tubular exocrine glands that occur mostly in the submucosa of the 1st 3rd of the duodenum. They secrete an alkaline mucoid substance that neutralizes gastric acid.

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References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.