NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Amylase, trypsin & lipase are produced by the:
A
pancreas.
B
spleen.
C
liver.
D
kidneys.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and hormones into the bloodstream. The digestive enzymes (such as amylase, lipase, and trypsin) are released from the cells of the acini and flow into the pancreatic duct.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas contains exocrine glands that produce enzymes important to digestion. These enzymes include trypsin and chymotrypsin to digest proteins; amylase for the digestion of carbohydrates; and lipase to break down fats.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas synthesizes and secretes more than 10 enzymes, including amylase and lipase, that hydrolyze macronutrients including carbohydrate, fat and protein within the lumen of the small bowel.

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