The pancreas has both exocrine and endocrine properties. Which of the following are produced by the exocrine function? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gastrin c. Amylase
b. Trypsin d. Lipase
B, C, D
Enzymes produced in the pancreas include trypsin, chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidase, amylase, and lipase. The pancreas also produces a trypsin inhibitor that prevents activation of trypsinogen (inactive form of trypsin), which inhibits autodigestion. The production of gastrin is an endocrine function.
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