Conclusion: The results suggest that ghrelin-producing cells exist in the liver and pancreas of adult WanXi white geese, and ghrelin may regulate digestive gland by autocrine or paracrine.

• 结论：生长素在成年皖西白鹅肝和胰中分布广泛，生长素可能以自分泌/旁分泌的形式调节消化腺的功能。