What do acini look like?
An acinus (from Latin, grape) is a small ball of secretory epithelial cells containing a tiny central lumen. Acini are usually formed by serous cells. [Acini are sometimes called alveoli, from L., small cavity.] A typical acinar cell is shaped like a pyramid.Jan 24, 2023
An acinus (from Latin, grape) is a small ball of secretory epithelial cells containing a tiny central lumen. Acini are usually formed by serous cells. [Acini are sometimes called alveoli, from L., small cavity.] A typical acinar cell is shaped like a pyramid.Jan 24, 2023
