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What is the function of the pancreas?

Produces insuline

Produces glucagon

Produces somatostatin

Produces pancreatic juice

Produces digestive enzymes

it can be all of the abov/none / or specific ones

thx

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Insulin is produced by the Beta cells of the pancreas

    Glucagon is produced by alpha cells of the pancreas

    Delta cells produce somatostatin in the pancreas

    The pancreas produces pancreatic juice to help digestion

    The pancreatic juice contains digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas

    So the answer is 'all of the above'

  • Mark C
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    all of the above is the correct answer

    "The pancreas is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates. It is both an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin, as well as an exocrine gland, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that pass to the small intestine. These enzymes help to further break down the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the chyme."

  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    All, although I am not sure what somatostatin is.

  • 1 decade ago

    to digest food

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  • 1 decade ago

    none.

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