Homework Help: digestive system

Posted by dana on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 11:51am.

how do the liver and pancreas help the process of digestion?

digestive system - drwls, Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 12:01pm
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/

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