Concerning the Role of the Pancreas in Digestion

question 15

Multiple Choice

Concerning the role of the pancreas in digestion,

• A)no digestion occurs in the pancreas.
• B)endocrine cells secrete bicarbonate, which helps neutralize highly acidic chyme.
• C)endocrine cells release enzymes that break down carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids in the small intestine.
• D)exocrine tissue produces insulin and glucagon, which help regulate the metabolism of sugar.
• E)all of these are true.

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