Question

State the role of pancreas and small intestine

Answer 1

the pancreas secretes pancreatic juice which contains enzymes like trypsin for digesting proteins and lipase for Breaking Down emulsified fats. these enzymes present in it finally convert the proteins to amino acids Complex carbohydrates into glucose and fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
from the stomach the food enters the small intestine this is the longest part of the alimentary canal which is fitted into a compact space because of extensive coiling. the small intestine is the site of the complete digestion of Carbohydrates proteins and fats. it receives the secretions of the liver and pancreas from this purpose. the food coming from the stomach is acidic and has to be made Alkaline for the pancreatic enzymes to act .