Pancreas and Liver: Digestive Functions

What is the primary digestive role of the pancreas?

• To store bile

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To absorb nutrients

• To neutralise stomach acid

Which of the following enzymes is produced by the pancreas?

• Pepsin

• Amylase

• Lactase

• Sucrase

What is the main function of bile produced by the liver?

• To digest proteins

• To emulsify fats

• To break down carbohydrates

• To neutralise acids

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver in digestion?

• Producing bile

• Storing glucose

• Producing insulin

• Detoxifying blood

How does the pancreas help regulate blood sugar levels?

• By producing bile

• By producing insulin

• By producing glucagon

• By producing amylase

Which of the following substances is stored in the gallbladder?

• Insulin

• Bile

• Glucagon

• Amylase

What is the role of the hormone glucagon, produced by the pancreas?

• To lower blood sugar levels

• To increase blood sugar levels

• To digest proteins

• To emulsify fats

What is the role of the enzyme lipase, produced by the pancreas?

• To break down proteins

• To break down carbohydrates

• To break down fats

• To neutralise acids

Which of the following is a function of the liver in detoxification?

• Producing bile

• Converting ammonia to urea

• Producing insulin

• Storing bile

Which of the following is a primary function of the liver in metabolism?

• Producing insulin

• Storing glycogen

• Producing bile

• Absorbing nutrients