Question

Which structures of the digestive system, aside from the small intestine, release substances that help break down food in the small intestine?

stomach and liver
liver and large intestine
pancreas and liver
large intestine and pancreas

Answer 1

pancreas and liver

The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes (amylase, lipase, proteases) and bicarbonate into the duodenum; the liver produces bile (stored in the gallbladder) that emulsifies fats in the small intestine.