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Question

Pancreas produces ____________.

A

Digestive enzymes

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B

Glucagon

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C

Insulin

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D

All the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All the above
The correct option is D.
Functioning as an exocrine gland, the pancreas excretes enzymes to break down the proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids in food. Functioning as an endocrine gland, the pancreas secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels throughout the day.

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