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What is the main function of the exocrine tissue in the pancreas?
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?
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?
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?
Which part of the pancreas releases digestive enzymes into the contents of the stomach?
What is the main function of the endocrine cells in the pancreas?
What is the main function of the endocrine cells in the pancreas?
What is the primary function of the exocrine tissue in the pancreas?
What is the primary function of the exocrine tissue in the pancreas?
Where is the head of the pancreas located in relation to the abdomen?
Where is the head of the pancreas located in relation to the abdomen?
What is the role of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
What is the role of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
What is the main function of the endocrine cells called islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
What is the main function of the endocrine cells called islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
Where does the pancreas release digestive enzymes?
Where does the pancreas release digestive enzymes?
True or false: The pancreas consists of 95% endocrine tissue that produces pancreatic enzymes for digestion.
True or false: The pancreas consists of 95% endocrine tissue that produces pancreatic enzymes for digestion.
True or false: The head of the pancreas is positioned towards the right side of the abdomen.
True or false: The head of the pancreas is positioned towards the right side of the abdomen.
True or false: The tail of the pancreas extends to the right side of the abdomen.
True or false: The tail of the pancreas extends to the right side of the abdomen.
True or false: The exocrine function of the pancreas involves the production of hormones to regulate blood sugar.
True or false: The exocrine function of the pancreas involves the production of hormones to regulate blood sugar.
True or false: The pancreas is located behind the liver in the upper left abdomen.
True or false: The pancreas is located behind the liver in the upper left abdomen.
