THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which organ produces digestive juices that help to further break down the food in the small intestine?
A
Stomach
B
Liver
C
Pancreas
D
Gallbladder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pancreas. The pancreas produces a juice containing several enzymes that break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in food. The pancreas delivers digestive juice to the small intestine through small tubes called ducts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Of these five components, pepsin is the principal enzyme involved in protein digestion. It breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids that can be easily absorbed in the small intestine.

Detailed explanation-3: -The liver makes bile, which helps the body absorb fat. The gallbladder stores bile until it is needed. The pancreas makes enzymes that help digest proteins, fats, and carbs.

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