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Discover interesting facts about the pancreas, its functions, and related medical conditions.
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What is the primary function of the pancreas?
Digestion
Blood filtration
Hormone production
Immune response
24% got this right
The pancreas produces enzymes that help break down food in the digestive system.
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How many main types of cells are found in the pancreas?
1 —
2
— 5
39% got this right
There are two main types of cells in the pancreas: exocrine and endocrine cells.
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Which hormones are produced by the pancreas?
Glucagon
Insulin
Adrenaline
Testosterone
58% got this right
The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels.
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Which part of the pancreas produces digestive enzymes?
Exocrine
Beta cells
Endocrine
Islets of Langerhans
18% got this right
The exocrine part of the pancreas produces digestive enzymes that help break down food.
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Order the following pancreatic enzymes by their target macronutrient: amylase, lipase, protease.
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Amylase
2.
Lipase
3.
Protease
68% got this right
Amylase breaks down carbohydrates, lipase breaks down fats, and protease breaks down proteins.
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What is the medical condition caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin?
Diabetes
Cystic fibrosis
Gallstones
Pancreatitis
79% got this right
Diabetes is a condition where the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
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What is the inflammation of the pancreas called?
Pancreatitis
Cystic fibrosis
Diabetes
Gallstones
72% got this right
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, which can be acute or chronic.
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Which type of pancreatic cells produce insulin?
Beta cells
Alpha cells
Delta cells
Gamma cells
47% got this right
Beta cells, located in the islets of Langerhans, produce insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
