The digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body. Major organs, accessory organs, and glands have specific functions in the digestive process. The pancreas is a glandular organ in
the upper abdomen. It has a variety of important digestive functions that include ALL BUT one listed here.
A)
B)
The pancreas controls the homeostasis of glucose in the bloodstream
Pancreatic amylase breaks large polysaccharides like starches and glycogen
into smaller sugars.
Pancreatic lipase is a lipid-digesting enzyme that breaks large triglyceride
molecules into fatty acids and monoglycerides.
Bicarbonate ions present in pancreatic juice neutralize the acid in chyme to
protect the intestinal wall and to create an environment for the functioning
of pancreatic enzymes.
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D)