Pancreas and Liver Functions

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What is the main function of the exocrine tissue in the pancreas?

  • Produce hormones that regulate pancreatic secretions
  • Produce pancreatic enzymes for digestion (correct)
  • Regulate blood sugar levels
  • Convert food into fuel for the body's cells

Where is the pancreas located in the abdomen?

  • Above the spleen in the middle of the abdomen
  • Next to the liver in the lower right abdomen
  • In front of the small intestine in the lower left abdomen
  • Behind the stomach in the upper left abdomen (correct)

What is the function of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?

  • Convert food into fuel for the body's cells
  • Produce hormones that regulate pancreatic secretions
  • Produce digestive enzymes for the small intestines
  • Regulate blood sugar levels (correct)

Which part of the pancreas releases digestive enzymes into the contents of the stomach?

<p>Head (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the endocrine cells in the pancreas?

<p>Regulate blood sugar levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the exocrine tissue in the pancreas?

<p>Secretion of enzymes for food digestion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the head of the pancreas located in relation to the abdomen?

<p>Near the liver and spleen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?

<p>Regulation of blood sugar through hormone production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the endocrine cells called islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?

<p>Regulation of blood sugar and pancreatic secretions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the pancreas release digestive enzymes?

<p>Into the contents of the small intestines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The pancreas consists of 95% endocrine tissue that produces pancreatic enzymes for digestion.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The head of the pancreas is positioned towards the right side of the abdomen.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The tail of the pancreas extends to the right side of the abdomen.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The exocrine function of the pancreas involves the production of hormones to regulate blood sugar.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The pancreas is located behind the liver in the upper left abdomen.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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