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Glands Role Pancreas Starch Digestion  Produces Amylase Exocrine

The pancreas produces amylase for digestion and insulin/glucagon for blood sugar regulation.

The pancreas produces amylase for starch digestion (exocrine function) and insulin and glucagon for blood sugar regulation (endocrine function).

Front role of pancreas in starch digestion 
Back produces amylase from exocrine glands into intestine, and insulin/glucagon from endocrine glands into blood 

Tags: 6_1_digestion_absorption

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