PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your pancreas creates natural juices called pancreatic enzymes to break down foods. These juices travel through your pancreas via ducts. They empty into the upper part of your small intestine called the duodenum. Each day, your pancreas makes about 8 ounces of digestive juice filled with enzymes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas has dual roles-it is an organ of the digestive system and of the endocrine system. The exocrine pancreas produces enzymes that help to digest food, particularly protein. The endocrine pancreas makes the hormone insulin, which helps to control blood sugar levels.

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