How Do the Pancreas and Small Intestine Function Together in the Process

question 101

Multiple Choice

How do the pancreas and small intestine function together in the process of digestion?

• A)The pancreas produces hydrochloric acid (HCl)and releases it to the small intestine.
• B)The pancreas stores inactive digestive enzymes,and they are activated in the small intestine.
• C)The pancreas produces bile,and the small intestine releases it for fat emulsification.
• D)The pancreas absorbs remaining nutrients and passes them to the small intestine.

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