Question

If the pancreatic duct of a healthy dog is blocked an hour after it had its food, which one of the following functions of pancreas will not be affected ?

• A. Carbohydrate digestion
• B. Neutralization of chyme
• C. Breakdown of protein
• D. Maintenance of normal blood sugar level

Answer 1

The correct option is D Maintenance of normal blood sugar level

Pancreas contains groups of cells (Islets of Langerhans) which secret into blood a hormone insulin. This hormone is responsible for the maintenance of normal blood sugar. Since the hormone is secreted into the blood, the blocking of the pancreatic duct would not affect this function of pancreas.