MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pancreatic juice contains all of the following except..
A
sodium bicarbonate
B
enzymes
C
calcium carbonate
D
nucleases
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pancreatic juice is secreted by the pancreas, which contains a variety of enzymes, including trypsinogen, chymotrypsinogen, elastase, carboxypeptidase, pancreatic lipase and amylase. Pepsin in not present in pancreatic juice.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pancreatic juice consists of alkaline (chiefly bicarbonate) fluid and enzymes; 200–800 mL is produced each day. The enzymes, trypsin, lipase, and amylase are essential for digestion of most of the protein, fat, and carbohydrate in the meal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lipase. This enzyme works together with bile, which your liver produces, to break down fat in your diet. Protease. This enzyme breaks down proteins in your diet. Amylase. This enzyme helps break down starches into sugar, which your body can use for energy.

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