Question

List two different functions performed by pancreas in our body.

How it can be proved that the basic structure of the Modem Periodic Table is based on the

electronic configuration of atoms of different elements?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Two different functions performed by pancreas in our body:

• An exocrine function that helps in digestion
• An endocrine function that regulates blood sugar.

The cause of periodicity in properties is the repetition of similar outer electronic configuration after certain regular intervals. This distinct feature of periodicity in properties of the elements is enough to show that the Modem Periodic Table is based on the electronic configuration of atoms of different elements.

Answer 2

Pancreas is an organ located in abdomen of human body.

Modem Periodic Table is based on the atomic number of elements.

Explanation:

Pancreas:

• Pancreas helps in conversion of food into fuel for cells of the body.
• Functions are: Endocrine function and exocrine function.

Endocrine function: It helps in regulation of blood.

• Endocrine component of pancreas consist of islets cells which helps in creation and release of hormones directly into bloodstream.
• Main hormones in pancreas are insulin and glucagon.
• Insulin, responsible for lowering of blood sugar and glucagon, responsible for raising blood sugar.
• Blood sugar levels is significant for proper functioning of liver, kidneys and brain.

Exocrine function: It helps in digestion.

• Enzymes are produced in pancreas which plays vital role digestion of food.
• Trypsin helps in digestion of proteins, amylase helps in carbohydrates digestion and fat is broken down by lipase.
• Also, pancreatic juice and bile help in digestion of all fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

Modern periodic table:

• In the modern periodic table the elements are arranged according to their atomic number.
• Atomic number of any element is the number of electrons in its atom.
• Number of electrons in an decides the distribution of electrons in shells and the electronic configuration of the atom.
• In the periodic table, there are 18 groups in 18 vertical columns. All the elements in same group has same valency.
• Valency is the number of electrons required for donation or acceptance so that the atom completes its octet.
• There are 7 periods and elements are distributed in periods depending on the number of shells in the atom.
• Hence, number of shells and number of electrons in shells decide the electronic configuration of element. So, Modern Periodic Table is based on the  electronic configuration of atoms of different elements.