What role does the pancreas have in digestion?
1 Answer
Feb 9, 2017
Pancreas secrete a juice called Pancreatic Juice.
Explanation:
- Pancreatic juice contains a variety of enzymes, including trypsinogen, chymotrypsinogen, elastase, carboxypeptidase, pancreatic lipase, nucleases, and amylase.
- Pancreatic juice secreted by Pancreas is needed for digestion and subsequent assimilation of macronutrient substances required for living.
- Pancreatic juice is alkaline in nature due to the high concentration of bicarbonate ions. Bicarbonate is useful in neutralizing the acidic gastric acid, allowing for effective enzymic action.
- A clear alkaline secretion of the pancreas containing enzymes aid in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.