Which of the Following is Not True of the Pancreas

Question

Which of the following is not true of the pancreas?
A) It secretes bicarbonate in response to secretin.
B) Its secretion makes the duodenal contents alkaline.
C) It secretes the most potent of the digestive enzymes.
D) Its enzymatic secretions drain into the hepatic portal system.

Accepted Answer

The enzymatic secretions of the pancreas drain into the pancreatic duct, which merges with the common bile duct before draining into the duodenum. This mixture of pancreatic and bile secretions helps in the digestion of fats and neutralizes stomach acid. It does not drain into the hepatic portal system.