Question

The exocrine part of pancreas secretes

• A. None of the above
• B. Gastric juice
• C. Pancreatic juice
• D. Bile juice

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Pancreatic juice:

1. The pancreas contains exocrine glands that produce enzymes important to digestion.
2. Pancreatic juice is the liquid secreted by pancreas, which contains a number of digestive enzymes.
3. These enzymes include trypsin and chymotrypsin to digest proteins; amylase for the digestion of carbohydrates; and lipase to break down fats.
4. The pancreatic juices that are released into the duodenum, help the body to digest fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.