Question

What is the role of pancreas in digestion
​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The pancreas is a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system located in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. It is an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide, all of which circulate in the blood.

Answer 2

The pancreas produce pancreatic juice which has pancreatic enzymes that continue the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the duodenum. Always remember that unlike the gastric juice pancreatic juice is alkaline.