Metabolism: Injury to the Pancreas Quiz

What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

• C. Pumping oxygen to the body

• B. Making digestive enzymes

• A. Producing blood cells

• D. Storing excess water

What medical condition did the person in the story have?

• C. Asthma

• D. Arthritis

• A. Diabetes

• B. Chronic pancreatitis

What caused the person to have trouble digesting food?

• A. Lack of exercise

• B. Injury to the pancreas

• C. Allergies to certain foods

• D. Overeating

What molecules are broken down by the enzymes produced by the pancreas?

• A. Fats and oils

• B. Glucose and amino acids

• C. Vitamins and minerals

• D. Water and salt

How did the person manage their pancreas injury?

• D. Ignoring the symptoms and hoping for the best

• C. Changing their diet to only liquid foods

• B. Taking medicines with enzymes

• A. Surgery to remove the damaged pancreas

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Where is the pancreas located in the body?

• A. Underneath the heart

• B. Near the kidneys

• C. Underneath the liver and near the stomach

• D. Inside the lungs

What happens to undigested starches and proteins in the body?

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What is the main reason for the person feeling tired all the time?

• A. Lack of sleep

• B. Lack of exercise

• C. Not enough glucose molecules entering the circulatory system

• D. Overeating

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What is the role of the enzymes produced by the pancreas in the digestive system?

• B. They break down food into smaller molecules

• A. They help in breathing

• D. They help in muscle movement

• C. They regulate body temperature

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How did the person's body respond to the lack of digestive enzymes?

• C. Decreased energy levels in the body

• B. Increased absorption of molecules by the cells

• A. Increased production of enzymes by the liver

• D. Increased energy levels in the body