GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Organ located behind the stomach; secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonate into the small intestine and the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.
A
medulla
B
pancreas
C
glucagon
D
insulin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas is an elongated, tapered organ located across the back of the belly, behind the stomach. The right side of the organ-called the head-is the widest part of the organ and lies in the curve of the duodenum, the first division of the small intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pancreas. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes that help break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Liver. The liver produces bile, a solution that helps you digest fats.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tissues of the pancreas (acinar cells) produce a clear digestive fluid made up of bicarbonate, and enzymes. Bicarbonate is alkaline, and helps digestion by neutralizing the stomach acid containing the food as it passes into the duodenum. The enzymes are more important.

Detailed explanation-4: -By producing enzymes and hormones, your pancreas helps your body break down food, control your blood sugar, tell your stomach when to empty, and more.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pancreatic duct cells secrete fluid and bicarbonate ions, which neutralize the acidity of gastric contents that enter the duodenum. Endocrine cells of pancreas are assembled in islets that are scattered throughout the gland.

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