What is Secreted by the Pancreatic Acini

Question

What is secreted by the pancreatic acini?
A)Digestive hormones
B)Insulin and glucagon
C)Somatostatin
D)Digestive enzymes
E)Hydrochloric acid

Accepted Answer

The pancreatic acini secrete digestive enzymes such as amylase, lipase, and proteases that are important for breaking down carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in the small intestine. Options A, B, C, and E are not secreted by the pancreatic acini. Digestive hormones are secreted by the endocrine cells in the pancreatic islets (Islets of Langerhans), insulin and glucagon are also secreted by the endocrine cells in the pancreatic islets, somatostatin is secreted by the delta cells in the pancreatic islets, and hydrochloric acid is secreted by parietal cells in the stomach.