Histoanatomical study on pancrease of mature river buffalo

Pancreas gland is one of large glands related with digestive duct. This gland consists of exocrine and endocrine parts. In this article, 10 pancrase glands of buffalo with surrounding tissues and duodenum were prepared and studied anatomically and histologically. The anatomical results showed that pancreas gland in buffalo consist of long right and left lobe. The right lobe was near the descending duodenum and left lobe was adjacent ascended to stomach and pylorus. In general, pancreas is located between descending and ascending sections of duodenum in dark pink color. Its total length was approximately 63.2 cm and its maximal width and thickness were measured 15.4 cm, 1.12 cm respectively. Pancreas has a central duct for exocrine secretion. Exocrine part consists of serous secretory units that cells of acini center are observable. Islets of langerhans, with α cells in circumference and β –cells in center are indicated. There is no smooth muscle in its capsule.