Concerning the role of the pancreas in digestion,

a. no digestion occurs in the pancreas.
b. endocrine cells secrete bicarbonate, which helps
neutralize highly acidic chyme.
c. endocrine cells release enzymes that break down
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids
in the small intestine.
d. exocrine tissue produces insulin and glucagon,
which help regulate the metabolism of sugar.
e. all of these are true.


Answer: a

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