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In the human digestive system, which one among the following is the role of the pancreas ?<\/p>\n

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\nThe primary role of the pancreas in the human digestive system, among the given options, is the secretion of lipase, amylase, and protease. This corresponds to option C.
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\nThe exocrine function of the pancreas involves producing pancreatic juice containing essential digestive enzymes like pancreatic amylase (breaks down carbohydrates), pancreatic lipase (breaks down fats), and proteases such as trypsin and chymotrypsin (break down proteins). This juice is secreted into the small intestine.
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\nThe pancreas also has an endocrine function, secreting hormones like insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream to regulate blood sugar. While the pancreas also secretes bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid in the duodenum (related to option D), option C specifically lists the major digestive enzymes it produces, which is a core digestive role. Option A describes the role of bile salts, and option B describes the role of the gallbladder.
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