Chapter 26.3, Problem 21WDL

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The primary functions of pancreatic juice.

Concept introduction:

The pancreas contains different types of cells, such as alpha cells, beta cells, duct cells, and acinar cells. Secretions of acinar and duct cells cause the secretion of pancreatic juice. The pancreas is located in the abdominal cavity and produces insulin, glycogen, somatostatin and pancreatic polypeptide. The ${\text{HCO}}^{\text{3-}}$ and digestive enzymes are contained by pancreatic juice that helps in digestion of the food materials