pancreas Flashcards
1
Q
acinar cells
A
secrete pancreatic juice into the duodenum (bicarb, electrolytes, dig enzymes)
2
Q
things pancreas releases
A
bicarbonate
electrolytes
digestive enzymes
3
Q
bicarbonate function
A
neutralize acidic chyme from the stomach
4
Q
digestive enzyme function
A
- carb and lipid digestion
- protein digesting enzymes are inactive to prevent damage to the pancreas
5
Q
pancreatic duct cells secrete
A
bicarbonate, mucins
