Which of the Following Statements is True About the Pancreas

Question

Which of the following statements is true about the pancreas?
A) The pancreas lies over the top of the stomach.
B) The sole function of the pancreas is to produce hormones.
C) The pituitary gland produces stimulating hormones that control the pancreas.
D) The islets contain a variety of different cells producing different hormones.
E) The pancreas stores glucose, which can be released into the blood.

Accepted Answer

The islets of Langerhans, located in the pancreas, contain different types of cells that produce different hormones such as insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin. Therefore, option D is true. Option A is incorrect as the pancreas lies behind the stomach. Option B is incorrect as the pancreas also produces enzymes that aid in digestion. Option C is incorrect as it is the hypothalamus that produces stimulating hormones that control the pituitary gland. Option E is also incorrect as the pancreas does not store glucose, but instead regulates glucose levels through the production and release of hormones.