The Pancreas is a Large, Long Gland That ________

Question

The pancreas is a large, long gland that ________.
A) releases the hormone CCK
B) secretes both hormones and digestive enzymes
C) releases its products into the stomach
D) is important in the mechanical digestion of fats

Accepted Answer

The pancreas serves a dual function as an endocrine gland, releasing hormones like CCK, and an exocrine gland, secreting digestive enzymes into the small intestine to aid in the breakdown of food. The pancreas does not release its products into the stomach and is not directly involved in the mechanical digestion of fats.