lobule (Meaning)
Wordnet
lobule (n)
a small lobe or subdivision of a lobe
Webster
lobule (n.)
A small lobe; a subdivision of a lobe.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lobule
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lobule Sentence Examples
- The liver consists of numerous lobules, which are the structural and functional units of the organ.
- Each lobule is a polygonal prism of hepatic cords arranged like the spokes of a wheel around a central vein.
- Hepatic lobules are separated from each other by connective tissue septa.
- The lobules receive blood from the hepatic artery and portal vein, which enter through the portal triads.
- Blood flows from the portal triads through sinusoids, which are lined by hepatocytes.
- The hepatocytes in the lobules perform various metabolic functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and bile production.
- The central veins of the lobules converge to form the hepatic veins, which carry blood away from the liver.
- The lobules are innervated by branches of the autonomic nervous system.
- Changes in the appearance of lobules, such as fibrosis or inflammation, can indicate liver disease.
- The lobular architecture of the liver ensures efficient exchange of substances between the hepatocytes and the vascular system.
FAQs About the word lobule
a small lobe or subdivision of a lobeA small lobe; a subdivision of a lobe.
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The liver consists of numerous lobules, which are the structural and functional units of the organ.
Each lobule is a polygonal prism of hepatic cords arranged like the spokes of a wheel around a central vein.
Hepatic lobules are separated from each other by connective tissue septa.
The lobules receive blood from the hepatic artery and portal vein, which enter through the portal triads.
