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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The pancreatic enzyme that breaks down starches to glucose is called
a. protease.
b. lipase.
c. secretin.
d. amylase.

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The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen of the human and forms a part of both the digestive system as well as an endocrine system. As a part of the digestive system, it acts as an exocrine gland and secretes the pancreatic juice containing several digestive enzymes like lipases, amylases and proteases into the duodenum of the small intestine. As a part of the endocrine system of ductless glands, the pancreas is responsible for secretion of insulin, glucagon and somatostatin hormones into the blood.