HBS 3.2.2 Pancreas, liver and gall bladder
What is the function of the liver and how does it fit its function?
The lobes of the liver contain structures that allows the liver to create bile and send it to the gallbladder
How is insulin related to the digestive system?
insulin is released in the pancreas from a result in high blood sugar levels
What is the function of the Gallbladder?
it stores and concentrates bile. The structure of the gallbladder allows it to store bile.
What are other functions of the liver in the body?
liver secretes hormones and It detoxifies blood stores glucose, destroys old red blood cells
What enzymes are produced by the pancreas and what are their functions?
proteases: digest proteins amylase: digest carbohydrates lipase: digest fat
What is the relationship between the liver and the gallbladder?
their structure and location the gallbladder is located just underneath the liver
What is the function of bile and where does it enter the digestive tract?
Bile aids in digestion of lipids. enters the digestive tract by bile ducts
What are the different functions of the pancreas
Digest carbohydrates, lipids, digest nucleic acids
How does the pancreas connect to the rest of the digestive system?
Pancreas lies beneath the stomach. It connects the rest of the digestive system through the small intestine and duodenum.