I WONDER - What Are Enzymes?

The video explains how the pancreas produces enzymes that aid in breaking down the food we eat into smaller, absorbable parts. These enzymes are crucial for digesting fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, facilitating nutrient absorption by the body.

What is the primary function of the pancreas in digestion?

• To produce insulin

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce enzymes

• To store bile

What is the role of enzymes produced by the pancreas?

• To increase blood sugar

• To filter toxins

• To break down food into smaller parts

• To store vitamins

How do pancreatic enzymes assist the body?

• By absorbing water

• By breaking down food for absorption

• By storing energy

• By producing hormones

Which of the following is NOT a type of food that pancreatic enzymes help digest?

• Fats

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

Which macronutrient is digested by pancreatic enzymes?

• Proteins

• Fiber

• Vitamins

• Minerals