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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