An organ that secretes both digestive enzymes into the small intestine and hormones into the blood is the _______.
A) liver
B) appendix
C) small intestine
D) pancreas
E) gall bladder

Question

An organ that secretes both digestive enzymes into the small intestine and hormones into the blood is the _______.  
A) liver
B) appendix
C) small intestine
D) pancreas
E) gall bladder

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pancreas is responsible for secreting digestive enzymes into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It also secretes hormones, such as insulin and glucagon, into the blood to regulate glucose metabolism. The liver produces bile, the appendix is not involved in digestion or hormone secretion, the small intestine primarily absorbs nutrients, and the gallbladder stores and releases bile produced by the liver.

An Organ That Secretes Both Digestive Enzymes into the Small