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Pancreas
Spotter answer: Pancreas with exocrine acini
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Pancreas with exocrine acini and connective tissue septa at medium power. Adjust the focus1.0×
- 1Connective tissue septa — Pale linear structures.
- 2Exocrine acini — Dark-staining clusters of cells.
Before you name anything
Take a deep breath and let's start with the basics. At low power, focus on the overall architecture. Do you see clusters of dark-staining cells? These are the exocrine serous acini. In this particular field, clearly demarcated islets of Langerhans are not visible. Students often rush to high power and get lost in the details, but remember, identifying the islets at low power is your first mark. Once you have that, you can explore the duct system and centroacinar cells. Keep calm and focus on these broader structures before diving into specifics.
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