Canals of Hering
Canals of Hering
The Canals of Hering, also known as intrahepatic bile ductules, are part of the outflow system of exocrine bile product from the liver in many kinds of vertebrates.
Pronunciation
The Canals of Hering are pronounced as /kəˈnælz ɒv ˈhɛrɪŋ/.
Etymology
The Canals of Hering are named after the German anatomist and histologist, Karl Wilhelm von Hering, who first described them in 1863.
Description
The Canals of Hering are thin tubes that serve as a pathway for bile to flow from the liver to the bile ducts. They are lined by cholangiocytes on one side and hepatocytes on the other, and are considered the most peripheral portion of the biliary tree.
Function
The primary function of the Canals of Hering is to transport bile, produced by the hepatocytes, to the bile ducts, which then carry the bile to the gallbladder for storage and concentration. They also play a crucial role in liver regeneration, as they are believed to contain hepatic progenitor cells.
Related Terms
- Bile Ducts: The larger tubes into which the Canals of Hering drain bile.
- Hepatocytes: The cells of the liver that produce bile.
- Cholangiocytes: The cells that line the Canals of Hering and other parts of the biliary tree.
- Liver Regeneration: The process by which the liver regrows lost tissue, a process in which the Canals of Hering are believed to play a key role.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Canals of Hering
- Wikipedia's article - Canals of Hering
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