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Pancreas is a dual-function (endocrine+exocrine) gland, which secrets digestive enzymes and hormones.
There is no movement involved with pancreas.
Pancreas secrets various digestive enzymes, including trypsinogen, chymotrypsinogen, elastase, carboxypeptidase, pancreatic lipase, and amylase; which help in digestion.
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What is fat digestion accomplished by?
pancreatic lipase
The acid that aids digestion in the stomach is?
Enzymes, they are responsible in chemical digestion.
What is the chemical responsible for half of protein digestion and all of fat digestion?
pancreatic juice
Can digestion occur without pancreatic juice?
Digestion can occur without pancreatic juice, but it would be much less efficient, unless it was replaced by some suitable enzyme pills.
What is an antipeptone?
An antipeptone is a product of gastric and pancreatic digestion, differing from hemipeptone in not being decomposed by the continued action of pancreatic juice.
What part of the pancreatic is responsible for majority of fat digestion?
lipase enzyme
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTION OF PANCREATIC?
Pancreatic juice contains enzymes that (1) complete the digestion of starch(pancreatic amylase); (2) carry out about half of protein digestion(via the action of trypsin, chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidase); (3) are totally responsible for fat digestion because the pancreas is essentially the only source of lipases; and (4) digest nucleic acids(nucleases).
What is another name for pancreatic ducts?
The other name for pancreatic ducts is duct of Wirsung. It joins the pancreas to the bile ducts so that pancreatic juices can aid in digestion of your food.
Which digestive juicies are secrelted by liver and pancreas?
The liver secretes bile, which aids in the emulsification and digestion of fats. The pancreas produces pancreatic juice, containing enzymes such as amylase, lipase, and proteases, which help digest carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, respectively. Both bile and pancreatic juice are released into the small intestine to facilitate digestion.
What organ produces pancreatic juices?
The pancreas produces pancreatic juices, which contain enzymes that help with digestion. These enzymes are released into the small intestine to break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats from food.
When the stomach makes churning movements what does it produce to aid digestion?
When the stomach makes churning movements, it produces gastric juices which contain hydrochloric acid and enzymes that help break down food into smaller particles for easier digestion.
Is pancreatic lipase mechanical or chemical digestion?
No, the pancreas is involved in chemical digestion, as it secretes enzymes which catalyze the breakdown of food molecules.
