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Question 1

What is the primary function of the pancreas?

Answer 1

To produce digestive enzymes and hormones.

Question 2

What hormone is produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas?

Answer 2

Glucagon.

Question 3

True or False: The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

What is the role of insulin?

Answer 4

To lower blood glucose levels.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The pancreas is located behind the _______.

Answer 5

stomach.

Question 6

What are the clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones called?

Answer 6

Islets of Langerhans.

Question 7

Which hormone increases blood glucose levels?

Answer 7

Glucagon.

Question 8

What is the effect of somatostatin secreted by the pancreas?

Answer 8

It inhibits the release of other hormones.

Question 9

What is the main digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas?

Answer 9

Amylase.

Question 10

True or False: The pancreas secretes enzymes directly into the bloodstream.

Answer 10

False.

Question 11

What is the condition called when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin?

Answer 11

Diabetes mellitus.

Question 12

Which hormone is released in response to high blood sugar levels?

Answer 12

Insulin.

Question 13

What type of cells in the pancreas produce insulin?

Answer 13

Beta cells.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the pancreas? A) Insulin B) Glucagon C) Adrenaline D) Somatostatin

Answer 14

C) Adrenaline.

Question 15

What is the purpose of pancreatic enzymes?

Answer 15

To aid in the digestion of food.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The pancreas releases enzymes into the _______.

Answer 16

small intestine.

Question 17

What triggers the release of glucagon?

Answer 17

Low blood glucose levels.

Question 18

True or False: The pancreas can regenerate after injury.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

What is the effect of high levels of insulin in the body?

Answer 19

It can lead to hypoglycemia.

Question 20

What is the role of pancreatic polypeptide?

Answer 20

To regulate both endocrine and exocrine functions of the pancreas.

Question 21

What is the common term for inflammation of the pancreas?

Answer 21

Pancreatitis.

Question 22

What is a major risk factor for developing pancreatic cancer?

Answer 22

Smoking.

Question 23

True or False: The pancreas has a direct role in metabolism.

Answer 23

True.

Question 24

What is the primary source of energy for the pancreas?

Answer 24

Glucose.

Question 25

Which two hormones work antagonistically to regulate blood sugar levels?

Answer 25

Insulin and glucagon.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The pancreas is involved in the _______ system.

Answer 26

digestive.