The organ that produces digestive enzymes and insulin is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The organ that produces digestive enzymes and insulin is the:
A. Spleen
B. Gall bladder
C. Liver
D. Pancreas
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The pancreas is a mixed gland: exocrine acini secrete digestive enzymes (trypsin, lipase, amylase) into the duodenum, while endocrine islets secrete insulin and glucagon into the blood. The liver produces bile, not digestive enzymes. Spleen filters blood, gall bladder stores bile.

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