Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

Pancreas

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

Pancreas

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is produced by the pancreas to aid in the digestion of carbohydrates?

Pepsin

Trypsin

Amylase

Lipase

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Identify the role of the pancreas in digestion: The pancreas is an organ that produces enzymes to aid in the digestion of different macromolecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Understand the function of each enzyme listed: Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks down proteins and is produced in the stomach, not the pancreas. Trypsin is also involved in protein digestion and is produced by the pancreas, but it does not digest carbohydrates. Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats, not carbohydrates.

Focus on the enzyme related to carbohydrate digestion: Amylase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down carbohydrates into simpler sugars. It is produced by the pancreas and also found in saliva.

Recognize the specific role of pancreatic amylase: Pancreatic amylase continues the digestion of carbohydrates that begins in the mouth with salivary amylase, further breaking down starches into maltose and other disaccharides in the small intestine.

Conclude that amylase is the enzyme produced by the pancreas to aid in the digestion of carbohydrates, distinguishing it from the other enzymes listed which have different functions.