Which organ produces digestive enzymes and hormones?

Which organ produces digestive enzymes and hormones?

• A. Appendix
• B. Pancreas
• C. Cirrhosis
• D. Heartburn/ acid reflux

Answer: (B)

The pancreas handles both digestion and metabolic regulation. It releases digestive enzymes, such as amylase, lipase, and proteases, into the small intestine to help break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It also contains hormone-secreting cells (the islets of Langerhans) that release insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream to regulate blood sugar. The appendix isn’t a major source of digestive enzymes; cirrhosis describes liver damage, not an enzyme- and hormone-producing organ; and heartburn/acid reflux is a symptom, not an organ.

The pancreas handles both digestion and metabolic regulation. It releases digestive enzymes, such as amylase, lipase, and proteases, into the small intestine to help break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It also contains hormone-secreting cells (the islets of Langerhans) that release insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream to regulate blood sugar. The appendix isn’t a major source of digestive enzymes; cirrhosis describes liver damage, not an enzyme- and hormone-producing organ; and heartburn/acid reflux is a symptom, not an organ.