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What is the endocrine portion of the pancreas called?
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23. The Digestive System
Pancreas
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Which product of the pancreas is correctly matched to its function?
A
Amylase: digest sugars.
B
Proteases: breaks down lipids.
C
Nucleases: digests nucleic acids.
D
Bicarbonate: lowers the pH of pancreatic juice.
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Identify the main products of the pancreas: amylase, proteases, nucleases, and bicarbonate.
Understand the function of amylase: it is an enzyme that digests carbohydrates, specifically starches, into sugars.
Clarify the role of proteases: these enzymes break down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids, not lipids.
Examine the function of nucleases: these enzymes digest nucleic acids, breaking them down into nucleotides.
Discuss the role of bicarbonate: it is secreted by the pancreas to neutralize the acidic chyme from the stomach, raising the pH of the pancreatic juice.
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