Compare the roles of a human liver and a human pancreas in the digestion process.(1 point)

Question

Responses

Both assist with the breakdown of fats.
Both assist with the breakdown of fats.

Both assist with the digestion of carbohydrates.
Both assist with the digestion of carbohydrates.

Both assist with the digestion of proteins.
Both assist with the digestion of proteins.

Both assist with the absorption of nutrients.

Answer 1

The correct response would highlight the distinct roles of the liver and pancreas in digestion.

The liver produces bile, which aids in the breakdown of fats, and it also plays a role in processing nutrients absorbed from the digestive tract.

The pancreas produces digestive enzymes that help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and it also secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

If we are to compare their roles in the digestion process directly based on the options given, it is best to note their primary functions:

• The liver assists with the breakdown of fats (through bile production), and it helps with the absorption of nutrients (metabolism of nutrients).
• The pancreas assists with the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats by secreting relevant enzymes.

While both organs support digestion in some capacity, they do so in different ways and cannot be grouped together in each of the responses provided. Therefore, none of the responses fully capture the unique and specific roles both organs play in digestion.