Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

Pancreas

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

Pancreas

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Multiple Choice

Which pair below correctly matches the cell type with their secretion?

Duct cells: proteases.

Duct cells: bicarbonate.

Acinar cells: water.

Acinar cells: bile salts

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Understand the role of duct cells and acinar cells in the body. Duct cells are typically involved in transporting and modifying secretions, while acinar cells are responsible for producing and secreting digestive enzymes and other substances.

Identify the primary secretion of duct cells. In the pancreas, duct cells secrete bicarbonate ions (HCO₃⁻) to neutralize stomach acid in the small intestine.

Recognize the function of acinar cells. In the pancreas, acinar cells secrete digestive enzymes such as proteases, lipases, and amylases, which aid in the digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, respectively.

Evaluate the options given in the problem. Match the cell type with its correct secretion based on their known physiological roles.

Conclude that the correct match is 'Duct cells: bicarbonate' and 'Acinar cells: proteases', as these align with the known functions of these cell types in the digestive system.