The Alimentary Canal: The Pancreas (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What two types of gland does the pancreas function as?
What two types of gland does the pancreas function as?
Endocrine and exocrine
What does the pancreas secrete into the bloodstream as part of its endocrine function?
What does the pancreas secrete into the bloodstream as part of its endocrine function?
Insulin to regulate blood sugar levels
What characteristic defines an exocrine gland?
What characteristic defines an exocrine gland?
Releases products into ducts or tubes
How many enzymes does the pancreas release into the duodenum?
How many enzymes does the pancreas release into the duodenum?
Two
What substrate does pancreatic amylase act upon?
What substrate does pancreatic amylase act upon?
Starch
What product is formed when pancreatic amylase acts on its substrate?
What product is formed when pancreatic amylase acts on its substrate?
Maltose
What products are formed when pancreatic lipase breaks down fats?
What products are formed when pancreatic lipase breaks down fats?
Fatty acids and glycerol
What is the optimum temperature for pancreatic enzymes?
What is the optimum temperature for pancreatic enzymes?
37°C
What is the optimum pH for amylase?
What is the optimum pH for amylase?
7-8
What is the optimum pH for pepsin?
What is the optimum pH for pepsin?
2
What is the optimum pH for lipase?
What is the optimum pH for lipase?
7-8
Where in the pancreas is insulin produced?
Where in the pancreas is insulin produced?
Islets of Langerhans