GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is located inside your abdomen, just behind your stomach. It’s about the size of your hand. During digestion, your pancreas makes pancreatic juices called enzymes. These enzymes break down sugars, fats, and starches.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lipase is an enzyme the body uses to break down fats in food so they can be absorbed in the intestines. Lipase is produced in the pancreas, mouth, and stomach.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas is an integral part of the digestive system. It makes digestive enzymes and fluids which are released in the duodenum to help break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats. This is called the exocrine part of the pancreas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pancreas is part of the digestive system. It is in the upper part of the tummy (abdomen), behind the stomach and in front of the spine. It is level with where your ribs meet at the front of your body.

Detailed explanation-5: -The pancreas secretes pancreatic juice which contains the enzymes amylase, lipase and trypsin. Amylase helps in the digestion of carbohydrates. Trypsin helps in the digestion of proteins and lipase helps in the digestion of fats. Q.