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Which one of the following is endocrine pair present in digestive canal?

Correct answer: B. Pancreas and liver

  • A. Esophagus and Stomach
  • B. Pancreas and liver
  • C. Stomach and Duodenum
  • D. Stomach and Liver

Explanation

The pancreas and liver are the endocrine pair present in the digestive canal.While the liver is primarily known for its exocrine functions, such as bile production, it also plays a significant role in endocrine function. The liver contains specialized cells called hepatocytes, which produce and secrete important endocrine hormones.One of the key hormones produced by the liver is insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which is involved in promoting growth and development in various tissues throughout the body. Additionally, the liver produces and releases other hormones, such as angiotensinogen, thrombopoietin, and hepcidin, which are involved in regulating blood pressure, platelet production, and iron metabolism, respectively. The pancreas, as previously mentioned, has both exocrine and endocrine functions. The endocrine portion of the pancreas consists of the pancreatic islets (islets of Langerhans), which contain different types of endocrine cells. The pancreas secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various processes in the body. The two main hormones produced by the endocrine pancreas are insulin and glucagon. Insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into cells, while glucagon acts to increase blood sugar levels by stimulating the release of stored glucose from the liver. So, both the pancreas and the liver have significant endocrine functions within the digestive canal.

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