The Gastrointestinal System - Major Organs of the GI System Part 5 Flashcards
1
Q
The pancreas is a gland located behind the ____
A
stomach
2
Q
The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach, nestled in the curve of the ____
A
duodenum
3
Q
The beta cells of the pancreas secrete ____ directly into the bloodstream
A
insulin
4
Q
As an accessory organ to the digestive system, it secretes the most important digestive juice, called ____
A
pancreatic juice
5
Q
Pancreatic juice is rich in enzymes that digest all three major kinds of food: ____, ____ and ____
A
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
6
Q
The main enzymes are ____, ____, and ____
A
trypsin, lipase, and amylase
7
Q
Trypsin breaks down ____
A
protein
8
Q
Lipase breaks down ____
A
fat
9
Q
Amylase breaks down ____
A
carbohydrates
10
Q
The pancreas also secretes ____
A
sodium bicarbonate
11
Q
Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the ____
A
gastric acid
