ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Endocrine pancreas
;
Angioarchitecture
;
Cat
;
Scanning and transmission electron microscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary By the use of scanningand transmission electron microscopy, the possible sources of errors in interpretation of the microcirculation of the pancreas can be reduced in comparison to the classical India-ink injection method. Sphincter-like structures in the capillary wall of the cat pancreas are established by pericytes. These sphincters encircle the junctional zones between the endocrine and exocrine capillaries. They are assumed to be regulatory structures of blood flow and to regulate indirectly hormone secretion according to demand.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00226968