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Arjun Tembe
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The pancreas secretes enzymes that digest ____.

A) carbohydrates only
B) lipids only
C) protein only
D) carbohydrates and lipids only
E) carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

Pancreas

A gland in the digestive system that produces enzymes for digesting food and hormones such as insulin for regulating blood sugar levels.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major source of energy and structural components for organisms.

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, phospholipids, and others.

  • Familiarize oneself with the digestive and absorptive processes of essential nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
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