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Which organ secretes enzymes that help in digestion of all four major nutrient groups, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids?

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E. Austin

E. Austin

E. Austin
E. Austin

Answered Jan 17, 2019

The answer to this isPancreas. It is the pancreas that is in charge of providing digestive juices that are sent to the small intestine. This can be effective in breaking down the leftover food that is found in the stomach. The pancreas is also in charge of providing insulin so that it will regulate the blood sugar levels.

There are so many things that the pancreas can do for the body so it is surprising that there are people who can actually live without a pancreas. People who have to live without their pancreas would need to take supplements that can provide the enzymes that are needed by the body to stay healthy.

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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Sep 08, 2016

Pancreas

The liver produces bile and performs various functions associated with processing and storing food. The stomach stores and mixes food, begins chemical digestion of protein by enzymes and acid, and regulates delivery to the small intestine. The salivary glands help us taste food, moistens food, digests starch and lysozymes that are present inhibits bacteria. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine and secretes bicarbonate into the small intestine to neutralize stomach acid.

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