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how do the liver and pancreas help the process of digestion?
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drwls
The liver produces bile which is needed to dissolve fat in the intestine. The pancreas produces enzymes which are needed to digest carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Suggested reading:
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/yrdd/
15 years ago

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