HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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Which organ releases digestive enzymes into the small intestine?
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pancreas
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small intestine
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esophagus
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salivary glands
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Among other functions, the pancreas aids in digestion by producing digestive enzymes and secreting them into the duodenum (the first segment of the small intestine). These enzymes break down protein, fats, and carbohydrates.
Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas produces the key digestive enzymes amylase, protease, and lipase. People with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) have a deficiency of these enzymes. As a result, they are unable to digest food properly, especially fats.
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