Pancreas Function Quiz

What are the three regions of the pancreas?

• B) Head, Body, Tail

• A) Head, Neck, Tail

• C) Neck, Body, Tail

• D) Head, Body, Neck

What is the endocrine function of the pancreas?

• D) Breaking down protein

• A) Producing enzymes for digestion

• C) Breaking down carbohydrates

• B) Regulating blood sugar with hormones

Which hormone is produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar?

• A) Glucagon

• D) Thyroxine

• B) Insulin

• C) Adrenaline

What is the exocrine function of the pancreas?

• D) Producing enzymes for digestion

• C) Breaking down carbohydrates

• B) Producing chemicals for digestion

• A) Regulating blood sugar with hormones

Which enzyme produced by the pancreas breaks down protein into amino acids?

• A) Pancreatic amylase

• B) Proteases

• D) Glucagon

• C) Insulin