Question

Name the secretion of the following glands and state in brief their functions:
(i) salivary gland (2) pancreas (3) liver

Answer 1

Answer:

The salivary glands, liver and gall bladder, and the pancreas aid the processes of ingestion, digestion, and absorption. These accessory organs of digestion play key roles in the digestive process. Each of these organs either secretes or stores substances that pass through ducts into the alimentary canal.

a) salaiva

b) 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.

c) bile juice

Answer 2

(i) salivary gland

secretion:-salivary amylase

function:-helps in the digestion of starch into smaller molecule

(ii) pancreas

secretion:-pancreatic juice

function:-helps in the digestion of maltose

(iii) liver

secretion:-bile juice

function:-breaks down fats into fatty acids.

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