Which of the following statements regarding the pancreas is true?
A. The pancreatic duct carries both enzymes and hormones.
B. The pancreas assists the stomach in the absorption of digested food.
C. The pancreas digests sugar.
D. The head of the pancreas lies in the curvature of the ileum.
E. The pancreatic acinar cells secrete digestive enzymes.
Answer: E
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a. true b. false