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What is the primary function of the pancreas?
What is the primary function of the pancreas?
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What is the primary function of the pancreas?
Production of bile
Secretion of digestive enzymes and hormones
Filtration of blood
Storage of nutrients
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The pancreas primarily functions in the secretion of digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.
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The pancreas primarily functions in the secretion of digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.
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Step 1: Understand that the pancreas is an organ in the body.
Step 2: Learn that the pancreas has two main functions: digestion and hormone production.
Step 3: Know that for digestion, the pancreas produces enzymes that help break down food.
Step 4: Recognize that the pancreas also produces hormones, with insulin being the most important.
Step 5: Understand that insulin helps control blood sugar levels in the body.
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