Biology, asked by Twinklepradhan, 30 days ago

what is the role of pancreas in human digestive system ​

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Answered by meenaligupta539
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Explanation:

During digestion, the pancreas makes pancreatic juices called enzymes. These enzymes breaks down sugars, fats, and starches which helps in digesting food easily.

Answered by mad210218
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Role of pancreas in human digestive system.

Explanation:

  • The Pancreas is both exocrine and endocrine gland.
  • Endocrine hormones include insulin, glucagon and somatostatin.
  • It also helps in digestion nd absorption of nutrients  in the small intestine.
  • It secretes trypsinogen  which is an inactive protease , pancreatic amylase and pancreatic lipase.
  • These help in further breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and lipids.
  • Protease enzyme secreted by pancreas digest protein.
  • Amylase digests polysaccharides.
  • Lipase digests lipid molecules.

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