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What does the pancreas produce?

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Correct answer

Insulin

Explanation

The pancreas is an oblong gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates. It produces several important hormones, including insulin, which regulates the blood sugar. It is also a digestive organ, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes. In humans, the gland is around 15 cm long and oblong in shape.

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Question added 2008-11-21