Which of the Following Statements About the Pancreas Is Correct

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the pancreas is correct?

• A) It is primarily an endocrine gland.
• B) It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
• C) Pancreatic islets consist of a single cell type.
• D) It lies just in front of the stomach.

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Definitions:

Cell Division

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, critical for growth, reproduction, and repair in living organisms.

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Genetic Material

The molecules (DNA and RNA) carrying genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and viruses.

Evocative Genotype-Environmental Correlation

The process by which an individual's genetically influenced behaviors elicit certain responses from their environment, shaping their experience.