Question

The pancreas produces:
A. Three digestive enzymes and one hormone
B. Three types of digestive enzymes and two hormones
C. Two digestive enzymes and one hormone
D. Only digestive enzyme and hormones

Answer 1

Hint: The organ which locates in the abdomen is called pancreas. The function of converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells is done by this organ. Mostly cancer starts from this part of the body. Since the cells of this organ are a little more sensitive than the others, the cancer can destroy the cells of this organ easily.

Complete answer:
Majorly there are three types of digestive enzymes which are produced by the organ pancreas: they are:
Proteases:
Proteases are released to digest proteins. Lipase is released to help in breaking down fats in the food items.
Amylase:
Amylase is released for the digestion of carbohydrates which present in the food items.
In addition to these three enzymes which help in digestion, the pancreas also releases two hormones. They are insulin and Glucagon. They play a vital role in the functioning of the body.
Insulin:
One can say that insulin is the hormone which helps the body in the process of regulating the blood glucose by permitting many cells which are present in our body to absorb it and use glucose which is present in the food items we eat. Thus, it helps in dropping the levels of the glucose in our body. If there is a lack of enough insulin, then we may have a chance of getting diabetes.
Glucagon:
As we already know, insulin helps to regulate the level of glucose in the blood of our body. Howe
So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Note:
It has both endocrine and exocrine function. Its endocrine function is to regulate the level of sugar in blood vessels. The exocrine function of pancreas is that it helps in the process of digestion. Glucagon plays a vital role in stimulating the cells to release the glucose and raise the level of glucose in our blood.